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Genome codon bias analysis of dengue virus type 1
Dengue viruses (DENV) are the most common mosquito-borne RNA virus with high variation and adaptation in tropical and subtropical regions. Exploration of codon usage bias of DENV can be significant to understand their genetic variation and adaptation. In the study, the codon usage pattern of dengue virus type 1 (DENV-1) was analyzed by using codonW, CUSP and SPSS. The extent of codon prefere... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - December 19, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Host-microbe-drug triad: Role of chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine in Covid-19 treatment-focus on inflammatory cytokine inhibition
The threat caused by the recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) virus pandemic has thrown everyone into a panic mode including scientists, medical practitioners and pharmaceutical firms trying to discover a drug for its treatment. This has seen many clinical studies registered within the past few months. This has called for repositioning of some drugs in order to manage the crisis with h... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - December 17, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Effects of heavy metals in well water on biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbon by consortia of bacteria and fungi
This paper reports a study that measured the effect of some heavy metals at different concentrations (Lead 0.86 ppm, Copper 0.001 ppm, Manganese 0.05 ppm, and Nickel 0.001 ppm) in well water contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbon on biodegradation by a consortium of hydrocarbon utilizing bacteria and fungi, using distilled water amended with 5% bonny light crude oil and varying concentratio... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - November 29, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Development of a TaqMan real time reverse transcriptase PCR assay for detection of Zika, Yellow Fever and Dengue-4 viruses simultaneously in a single reaction
Zika, yellow fever and dengue viruses are three important flaviviruses that are epidemic and endemic in Central Africa, Middle and South America, Southeast Asia and Pacific Islands. Since these three viral diseases present with similar symptoms and there is a possibility of multiple flaviviruses co-infection, it is important to develop an effective and quick diagnostic tool. Here, we designe... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - November 29, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Nosocomial pulmonary infections at Peltier Hospital, Djibouti
The objective was to establish incidence of nosocomial... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - November 29, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

The antibacterial activity of Laurus nobilis leaf extract and its potential use as a preservative for fresh lamb meat
Lamb meats are nutritious, easily metabolisable, and offer suitable substrates for the growth and metabolism of microorganisms. The main purpose of the present study was to investigate the antagonist effect of Laurus nobilis leaf extract against growth of bacteria present in fresh lamb meat. The 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis was used to identify bacteria present in lamb meat samples. Eight... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - November 29, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Assessment of the hand hygiene status of internally displaced persons in Jos and environs, Nigeria
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are often predisposed to infectious diseases because of the temporary nature of their abode which usually does not have adequate water and hygiene facilities. A hundred (100) samples of hand-washed water taken under aseptic conditions from the hands of the IDPs prior to the emergence of COVID-19 were analyzed using standard bacteriological procedures to de... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - November 16, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Isolation and morphological characterization of endophytic fungi isolated from mangrove plants along the Kenyan coastline
Microorganisms in marine ecosystems are exposed to harsh conditions, thus such systems are of interest in bioprospecting for useful secondary metabolites. The aim of the study was to isolate and identify the fungal endophytes that colonize mangroves. The fungal endophytes were isolated from the leaves, roots, and branches of different mangrove plants (Bruguiera gymnorrhiza,Heritiera littoral... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - October 28, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Prevalence and Antibiotic resistance profile of Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) strains isolated from poultry feeds in Abidjan District, C ô te d'Ivoire
The aim of this study was to isolate avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) strains from poultry feeds for assessing their susceptibility patterns to antibiotic agents. From November 2018 to March 2019, one hundred eighteen poultry feeds samples were collected in farms of Abidjan District and E. coli strains were isolated on TBX (Tryptone Bile Glucuronic) agar medium, followed by biochemic... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - October 28, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) promote the growth of the pioneer dune plant of coastal areas
The establishment of economic enterprises and the demand for coastal areas for leisure purposes exert great pressure on the dunes, stripping them of vegetation and causing the aggravation of coastal erosion processes. The use of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) is a viable alternative to restore dunes, giving their ability to improve soil conditions and plant growth under unfavorable condi... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - October 22, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Resistance of Candida albicans to antifungal drugs in Abidjan (Cote d ’ Ivoire)
This study aimed to evaluate the resistance levels of strains of Candida albicans to the antifungals commonly used in Abidjan, Cote dIvoire. This is a prospective study that was carried out from July to October 2017 at the mycology laboratory of the Institut Pasteur of Cote dIvoire. 105 Candida isolates, obtained from swabs taken from patients receiving out-patient treatment, were seeded on ... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - October 21, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Prevalence and drug-resistance profile of plasmid-borne extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBLs) resistance genes in multidrug resistant Escherichia coli from HIV-1 positive individuals in Jos, Nigeria
This study detected ESBLs genes on Multidrug Resistant Escherichia coli from HIV-infected individuals attending some hospitals in Jos. Eighty (80) isolates of multidrug resistant (MDR) E. coli were screened for plasmids. ESBLs genes including bla-CTX, bla-TEM and bla-SHV were... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - October 16, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Antibacterial properties of traditional Sudanese medicinal materials against selected enteric bacterial strains
Folklore medicine in Sudan used medicinal materials to treat inestinal infections caused by bacterial infections or contamination of food. Methanolic and aqueous extracts of different parts of Acacia nilotica (L.) Delile gum, Haplophyllum tuberculatum Juss.aerial parts, Hydnora abyssinica A. Br.fruits, Nigella sativa L seeds, Rhynchosia minima (L.) DC. roots,and Usnea molliuscula lichen were... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - October 15, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Isolation, characterization and biotechnological potential of tropical culturable rhizospheric fungi from four mangrove species in Kenya
In this study, biotechnological potential of fungi recovered from the rhizospheres of four mangrove species (Sonneratia alba, Rhizophora mucronata, Ceriops tagal and A... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - September 29, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Isolation and identification of microorganisms in selected cosmetic products tester
Components of cosmetics supply a rich medium for the growth of microorganisms. Customers usually like to try cosmetics before buying them. Repetitive use of the eye and makeup tester by different customers may become a potential vector of microbial pathogens. The major goal of this study was to evaluate microbial contamination of the cosmetics that are accessed as an unsealed make-up tester ... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - September 29, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research