African Journal of
Bacteriology Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Bacteriol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9871
  • DOI: 10.5897/JBR
  • Start Year: 2009

JBR Articles in press

Goat production in Theileriosis prone areas of Zimbabwe A case of Zviyambe, Hwedza District, Mashonaland East Zimbabwe

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The research was conducted in the Zviyambe, Hwedza district, Zimbabwe, provides valuable insights into the potential of goat production in areas prone to Theileriosis. It was revealed that during the Theileriosis epidemic from 2020 to 2022, goat productivity increased by 13.7%. This indicates that Theileriosis does not affect goat output. The study also highlights a shift in farmer preferences due to the epidemic, with...

Author(s):Mlambo T, Tigere A, Chiwawa A, Mushamainza W, Tigere B

Antibiogram of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Strains from Dairy Product in Nasarawa, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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This study determined the antibiogram of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains from traditionally-pasteurised dairy product (Kindirmo) in parts of Nasarawa, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. One hundred and sixty samples were collected from January 2021 – April 2021. Standard microbiological procedures were used in isolating and identifying MRSA strains from the samples. Characterisation of the MRSA strains was...

Author(s):Yakubu Aliyu, Rine Christopher Reuben, Chrinius Hammuel, Maryam Abdulkarim Ladidi

CHARACTERIZING SWEETPOTATO RDR, AGO AND DCL GENES AND POTENTIAL INVOLVEMENT IN DEFENCE AGAINST VIRUS INFECTIONS IN SWEETPOTATO

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Characterizing anti-virus genes in sweetpotato is a vital step in mitigating yield loss due to virus infections. This work lays an insight into the structure and expression of key anti-virus genes. Related plant-based anti-virus genes were used as reference to mine key sweetpotato genes from various databases. BLASTN and BLASTP for transcripts was done for evaluation of phylogenetic relationship. Eight genes were...

Author(s):Peter Wasswa, Alexander Ssamula, Settumba B. Mukasa, John Ssengo and Victor Gaba

Low prevalence of bovine tuberculosis in two major towns of Ethiopia: at high risk of spread of the disease

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Background: After a report of the disturbing high prevalence of bovine tuberculosis in Addis Ababa and its environs, the capital of Ethiopia, there was a concern that the disease might have been distributed to other major towns via animal movements. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2014 to April 2015 in two selected major towns of Ethiopia namely Hawassa and Adama to assess the...

Author(s):Tafesse Koran, Gizat Almaw, Hassen Kebede

Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Salmonella from Dairy Herds in and Around Areka Town, Boloso Sore Wereda, Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia

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The cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2021 to May 2022 to determine the prevalence of Salmonella isolated from raw milk of dairy herds in and around Areka town, Boloso Sore woreda, Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia. A total of 151 direct udder milk samples were examined using bacteriological methods. The overall prevalence of Salmonella was recorded at a rate of 9.3%. The associated risk factors like breed,...

Author(s): Isayas Asefa Kebede, Ermias Legabo, Tsegaye Walde

ANTIBIOGRAM OF ENTERIC BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM DOOR HANDLES OF SELECTED HOSPITAL IN JOS, PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA

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The transmission of antibiotic resistant bacteria from hospital door handles is a major public health concern worldwide. The antibiogram of enteric bacteria isolated from door handles of some selected hospital in Jos was determined. Swabs from door handles of various units such as private ward, surgical ward, medical ward, theatre, laboratory and toilet were cultured in peptone water, then transferred into MacConkey agar....

Author(s):Terumo Nelson , Ali Murna

High Prevalence of Multidrug Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Wastewater and Soil in Jos Metropolis, Plateau State

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The widespread emergence of antibiotic resistance, particularly multiple antibiotic resistance (MAR) among bacterial species has become one of the most serious challenges in environmental protection. Environmental bacteria are a reservoir of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and a potential source of novel resistance genes in environmental organisms. In the current study, we investigated the high prevalence of...

Author(s):Anayochukwu C. Ngene, Chinedu G. Ohaegbu, Iroamachi E. Awom, John O. Egbere, Isaac A. Onyimba, Uzal Umar., Uchechukwu C. Ohaeri, Nnaemeka N. Nnadi, John C. Aguiyi

Antibacterial activity of Carica papaya seed extracts on Escherichia coli isolates from toilet compartments in Morogoro

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Antimicrobial resistance is one of the 21st century’s major global public health challenge which calls for search for newer sources of antimicrobials. Escherichia coli (E. coli) is gram negative straight rod, non-spore forming bacteria, widely distributed in nature and commonly found in lower gastro intestinal tracts of most warm-blooded animals. The bacteria are associated with dysentery and hemolytic uremic syndrome in...

Author(s):Edmond Bernard, Coletha Mathew

Antibacterial activity of pawpaw seed extract (Carica papaya) on multi-drug resistant bacteria isolated from dry poultry waste

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Poultry management generates high amounts of wastes which may result in disposal and pollution threats. It is an ecological place where there are large and diverse numbers of microorganisms. This was therefore designed to investigate bacteria diversities, their antibiotics resistance and possible implication in transporting it over long distance as manure. Dry poultry waste samples were collected from poultry waste packing...

Author(s):J. O. Olayiwola; A. F. Kolade; O. Babatunde; S. A. Nassar; M. R. Lawal; O. Adeyemi

In vitro evaluation of the antibacterial activity of Plectranthus lanuginosus (Hochst. Ex Benth.) Agnew leaf extracts

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The increased care toward substituting chemical antimicrobials with natural preparations has led to increased studies. To demonstrate the antimicrobial physiognomies of plant extracts, their consequence on infectious pathogenic microorganisms has to be studied in laboratory. In this study, aqueous, ethanol and n-hexane leaf extracts of Plectranthus lanuginosus were tested for their antibacterial activity against...

Author(s):Melaku Tefera Tsoge, Yalemtsehay Mekonnen, Destaw Damtie and Mesfin Melaku

Predictors of Sputum Smear Conversion at the end of Two Months Tuberculosis Treatment among New Smear Positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Addis Ababa Public Health Centers: a case control study

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Background: Limited data are available on predictors of persistent sputum smear positivity at the end of second months of anti-tuberculosis (TB) treatment in Ethiopia. The present investigation was undertaken to identify predictors of sputum smear conversion at the end of second months of anti-TB among new smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis patients on treatment in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods: Case-control study was...

Author(s):Zerihun Yaregal Admassu, Chalitu Muleta Jiru and Bethlehem Bezabih Ashine

Antibiotics susceptibility profile and prevalence of gram-negative uropathogens/urinary isolates from asymptomatic bacteriuria among female students in a University in northern Nigeria

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Asymptomatic bacteriuria among healthy female students is a common occurrence that is frequently ignored and this is attributed to the fact that pre-menopausal, non-pregnant women with asymptomatic bacteriuria experience no adverse effects and usually will clear their bacteriuria spontaneously. However, these women are more likely to experience subsequent symptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI) than women who do not have...

Author(s):Asymptomatic bacteriuria, antibiotics resistance, female students

Survey of Vibrio cholera contamination in surface waters in southwest of Iran

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Vibrio cholera is a Gram negative contagious water borne bacteria which is responsible for cholera outbreak all over the world. The disease spread occurs much more during summers in tropical and endemic regions. Entering dangerous waste to surface waters is a serious environmental health problem in developing countries. The aim of this study is to investigate the surface waters contamination with V. cholera in Boyer-Ahmad...

Author(s):Najmeh Parhizgari, Masoud Marashifard, Masoud Moin and Asghar Sharifi

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