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Molecular analysis of zoonotic pathogens observed in Thryonomys swinderianus (Marsh cane rat) in the city of Daloa in Center Western C ô te d ’ Ivoire
Bush meat is a source of food and income for many people in Center Western Cte dIvoire. However, it can have adverse effects on the health of the population when food safety practices are not respected. The assessment of the health risk associated with the consumption of bush meat was carried out on 17 faeces samples of Thryonomys swinderianus (marsh cane rat) collected in the city of Daloa ... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - December 16, 2022 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Characterization of tannase-producing bacteria in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.Walp)
Bacteria populations isolated from Cowpea were screened on tannic acid agar medium and determined by zones of hydrolysis after 48 h of incubation at 35C with three bacteria isolates with isolate codes; DVN 5, DVN 8 and DVN 17a, identified as Enterococcus faecalis, Enterococcus sp. and Staphylococcus sp. respectively observed as having the highest zones of hydrolysis and subjected to further ... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - December 8, 2022 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Antimicrobial properties of Moringa Stenopetala seed oil
Moringa stenopetala is a multipurpose tree with considerable economic and social potential as it has vital nutritional, industrial, and medicinal applications. The study was aimed to investigate the antimicrobial activities of M. stenopetala seed oil against pathogenic microorganisms. M. Stenopetala seeds were collected from three locations (Damba Gofa, Shelle, and Konso) and extracted using... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - November 29, 2022 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Performance of the PanbioTM COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test in a health care setting in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
This study aimed to evaluate the performance of the PanbioTM Covid-19 Ag Rapid Test (Abbott) in a medical center in Ouagadougou. The PanbioTM COVID-19 Ag test was evaluated from January 26 to March 31, 2021 in symptomatic and asymptomatic patients in the medical Centre of Kossodo. A total of 268 individuals were tested by both SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR, and antigen RDT. Of these 268 individuals, 52 ... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - November 18, 2022 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Antifungal activity of essential oil-based formulations used in corn preservation in Burkina Faso
This study aims to aid in the management of corn diseases by assessing the effectiveness of bio-fungicide formulations. In this study, the blotter method was used to assess the antifungal activity at doses o... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - October 30, 2022 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Microbiology spectrum and antibiotic susceptibility of bacterial pathogen from ready-to-eat sliced pineapple and water melon
This study was conducted to examine microbiological quality and antibiotic susceptibility of bacterial pathogen of ready to eat sliced pineapple and water melon. Pineapples and water melon were purchased from three different vendors in Sango, University of Ibadan and Apete markets. Isolation and identification of pathogens were carried out using culture dependent method, morphological and bi... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - October 27, 2022 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Regulation of the bE and bW genes in Sporisorium scitamineum using silver nanoparticles synthesized with Carissa spinarum extract
Sugarcane smut is caused by the fungus Sporisorium scitamineum. It is a disease of economic importance in the sugarcane industry because it can cause losses that can lead to total crop failure. Bio-synthesized silver nanoparticles have been found to possess antimicrobial properties, yet they have not been explored against S. scitamineum. Optimization of the mixtures using ultraviolet-visual ... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - October 27, 2022 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

The effect of organic soil amendments on stalk rot of maize caused by Fusarium verticillioides
The effect of 3 organic soil amendments viz., cassava peel (Manihot esculenta, Cranz), sawdust (Gmelina arborea, Roxb) and leaves of (Cedrela odorata, L) on the stalk rot of maize (Zea mays L.) caused by Fusarium verticillioides was investigated. Fourteen treatments made up of single or combined treatments with pathogenic or non-pathogenic inoculation of concentrations 3:1, 2:2 and 1:3 were ... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - October 26, 2022 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

The early stage of COVID-19 in Algeria: What happened?
The novel human Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which caused the COVID-19 pandemic, has turned our world upside down, affecting both our physical and mental health, as well as our socioeconomic and political standing. Algeria, like any other country, has not escaped this pathogen outbreak. With many situations and a plethora of national strategies used to combat the health care crisis, it is easy to... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - September 23, 2022 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Comparison of modified Ziehl Neelsen staining technique with antigen detection using ELISA in the diagnosis of Cryptosporidiosis at a tertiary hospital in North-Western Nigeria
Cryptosporidiosis is a diarrhoeal disease caused by Cryptosporidium species. It has become a more recognised pathogen especially in immunocompromised patients. It is an important opportunistic infection responsible for significant morbidity and mortality in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and AIDS patients. The main aim of this study is to compare microscopy using modified Ziehl-Neelsen (... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - September 20, 2022 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Fungal colonization of air-conditioning systems and indoor cultivated plants and its relation to human health
The objectives of this study were not only to assess the level of fungal contamination in the filter dust of air conditioning systems and soil of indoor cultivated potted plants present inside homes, of... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - August 30, 2022 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Microbiological characterization of traditionally fermented food in southern Mozambique
This study aimed to determine physico-chemical parameters and the microbial diversity of traditionally fermented foods in Mozambique. Samples of ucanhi, m... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - August 30, 2022 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Biosorption of heavy metals using bacterial isolates from e-waste soil
This study was carried out to determine the biosorption capacity of bacterial isolates from electronic wastes soil. The isolates from e-waste soil were screened an... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - July 30, 2022 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Emergence of Diarrhoeagenic Klebsiella pneumoniae Carrying astA and senB genes in Nigeria
Klebsiella pneumoniae is increasingly being isolated from the stool of Nigerian patients. K. pneumoniae was isolated from stool samples submitted to two clinical laboratories in Nigeria from patients presenting with various symptoms of gastrointestinal tract infections, including diarrhoea. The authors characterized the virulence and antimicrobial resistance genes of these K. pneumoniae stra... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - July 21, 2022 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

In vitro antibacterial activity of mixed Garcinia buchananii B. and Curcuma longa L. ethanolic extracts against Streptococcus pneumoniae
Streptococcus pneumoniae is the main bacterial cause of community-acquired pneumonia. In children, 22% of the deaths are due to pneumonia as the single leading cause of death. The local people in Uganda use herbs like Curcuma longa Linnaeus and Garcinia buchananii Baker to manage upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs). The ethanolic extracts of the C. longa rhizome and G. buchananii stem... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - July 12, 2022 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research