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Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) subtype diversity in Busia, Western Kenya
HIV infection is currently the single biggest epidemic globally. HIV the etiologic agent for AIDS is divided into two types: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-2 is rare and is mainly found in some parts of West Africa. HIV-1 accounts for most cases of AIDS reported globally. HIV-1 strains can be classified into four groups: The major group M, group O, group N and the most recent group P. All of which may... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - September 29, 2021 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Candida spp. associated with hot beverages of coffee and tea sold on street in C ô te d ’ Ivoire
Some Candida species are considered as human opportunistic pathogens and can play an important role in spontaneous fermentations, but also as beverage-spoiling microorganisms. The aim of this pioneering study was to investigate Candida spp. in hot beverages, which is consumed mostly on the streets in Cte dIvoire. Yeast strains were isolated from 400 hot beverages of tea (200) and coffee (200... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - September 20, 2021 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Hazard assessment and resistance profile of Escherichia coli strains isolated from bovine carcasses at the main slaughterhouses of Dakar, Senegal
This study aimed at assessing the slaughter conditions, the bacteriological quality of bovine carcasses and at determining the antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli strains isolated from bovine carcasses. A questionnaire was administered to 41 stakeholders on the slaughter line. Swabbed carcasses were a... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - September 16, 2021 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Prevalence of aflatoxin M1 in pasteurized and ultra-high temperature (UHT) milk marketed in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
The aim of this study was to determine the level of aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) in pasteurized and UHT milk marketed in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. AFM1 in pasteurized milk samples (75) and ultra-high temperature (UHT) milk (43) was determined by using immuno-affinity high performance liquid chromatography. AFM1 was detected in 97% (115/118) of samples that consisted of 96% (72/75) of pasteurized milk ... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - September 9, 2021 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Prevalence and characterization of extended-spectrum ?-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from poultry in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing (ESBL) and multidrug resistant Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Ouagadougou in two poultry farms and two slaughterhouses. 375 cloacal swabs and 46 environment samples were collected and members of Enterobacteriaceae were isolated on EMB agar containin... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - August 30, 2021 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Heavy metals and microbial contamination of palm oil produced and sold at some markets in Kogi East Area, Kogi State, Nigeria
The physicochemical, microbial and heavy metal contamination of palm oil samples randomly selected from three different markets (Ankpa, Anyigba and Idah Markets) in Kogi State, Nigeria, was investigated. The results revealed the presence of moisture (0.5, 0.4, 0.4%); impurity (0.4, 0.4, 0.3%) and free fatty acid (13, 12.8, 12.3%) for Ankpa, Anyigba and Idah Markets respectively. The microbia... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - August 30, 2021 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Effect of bacteriocins from lactic acid bacteria obtained from Zea mays-based “ Ogi ” on foodborne bacteria from contaminated cabbage
The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of bacteriocins from lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in Zea mays-based Ogi on some foodborne bacteria contaminating cabbage in Abakaliki, Nigeria. Ten (10) samples (5 samples of Z. mays-based Ogi and 5 samples of suspected contaminated cabbage heads) were aseptically collected and analyzed using standard microbiological methods. Five different... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - August 27, 2021 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of antibiotic resistant gram negative bacteria isolated in Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia
Antimicrobial surveillance and identifying the genetic basis of antimicrobial resistance provide important information to optimize patient care. The present study is an analytical cross sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of multidrug resistant (MDR), extensively drug resistant (XDR), pan drug resistant (PDR) and extended-spectrum ?-lactamases genes among Gram-negative bacteria... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - August 27, 2021 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Detection of Legionella pneumophila as the cause of atypical pneumonia in the water sources of the holy places of Makkah
Legionella pneumophila is an important pathogen and is involved in more than 95% of cases of severe atypical pneumonia. The current study focused on the ablution water in the grand mosque in Makkah as well as water tanks in hotels surrounding the holy mosque. A total of 100 water samples were collected from ablution water in the Haram and the hotels in the central area around the grand mosqu... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - August 25, 2021 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Aflatoxigenic potential of Aspergillus section Flavi isolated from maize seeds, in Burkina Faso
The frequency of occurrence and four principal kinds of aflatoxin concentration in maize seeds grown in Burkina Faso was investigated. Ten (10) samples collected, were analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with post-column derivatisation after immunoaffinity column cleanup. Eight strains of Aspergillus section Flavi were previously isolated from these samples and cultivat... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - August 20, 2021 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Biopreservative application of bacteriocins obtained from samples Ictalurus punctatus and fermented Zea mays
This study evaluated the preservative ability of protein-like cell free supernatants produced by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolates from samples of Ictalurus punctatus (Cat fish) and slurry of fermented Zea mays (Ogi). The LAB strains were separately isolated from understudied samples using De Man, Rogosa and Sharpe (MRS) media at 37C for 48 h. The isolated strains were characterized with G... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - August 11, 2021 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Isolation, identification and antibiogram of verotoxin producing Escherichia coli from raw salad vegetables at Jashore, Bangladesh
A total of 119 raw vegetable salad samples were collected from different areas of the Jashore district. The collected samples were initially enriched in nutrient broth and then used for streak plating on MacConkey and followed by Eosin Methylene Blue (EMB) agar media. Escherichia coli species were isolated and identified following observation of the cultural, microscopic, and biochemical cha... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - July 30, 2021 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Long-term effectiveness of commonly used hospital disinfectants against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus
Nosocomial infections are enhanced due to a flop in the infection control processes such as disinfection. The aim of this study was to assess long term effectiveness and the stability of disinfectants currently used within healthcare settings in Accra, Ghana against two indicator pathogens. Two locally produced and two imported disinfectants usually used in health care settings were obtained... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - July 30, 2021 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Partial chemical characterization of the yeast extracts Lachancea thermotolerans CCMA 0763
The fungi are living organisms of great importance around agriculture, food industry, and the pharmaceutical industry. The usage of these microorganisms in agriculture is for the biocontrol of diseases in plants of commercial interest. Some yeasts can fight phytopathogens through secondary metabolites produced, inhibiting their development. Some species show positive results in the control o... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - July 23, 2021 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Assessment of the physicochemical qualities and microbiological profile of Idah River, Kogi State, Nigeria
Analysis of water bodies, such as rivers and lakes can provide an insight into their intrinsic composition and potential impact on the environment. Water samples collected from four designated sites in Idah River, were assessed for their physicochemical parameters and microbial diversity using standard procedures. The temperature from all sites was 26.00C and the pH ranged from 6.93 to 7.08.... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - July 13, 2021 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research