International Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology

Volume 6, Issue 4, December 2021

  • Single-pathogen and Mixed Vulvovaginal Infections Among Women of Reproductive Age Consulting Gynecologists: A Cross-Sectional Study

    Javier García Pérez-Llantada, Ana Rosa Masero, Jesús Lázaro-Carrasco, María José Carballo, Francisca Ridocci, Manuel Sosa, Miguel González, Pedro Azumendi, María Palma, Concepción Nieto

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, December 2021
    Pages: 95-103
    Received: 7 September 2021
    Accepted: 23 September 2021
    Published: 12 October 2021
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    Abstract: Vulvovaginal infections are a public health problem that accounts for 20% of gynecological consultations. However, there are no clear data on the prevalence of the different types of vulvovaginal infections, including vaginal mixed infections, that make women seek care from gynecologists. We aimed to determine the prevalence of vulvovaginal infecti... Show More
  • Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of Salmonella enterica Isolates from Chickens in Yobe State

    Ahmed Idriss Jajere, Ahmed Mahmud Jajere, Mustapha Bala Abubakar, Mailafia Samuel, Ahmed Ibrahim Jajere, Isa Mohammed Bammami

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, December 2021
    Pages: 104-118
    Received: 18 August 2021
    Accepted: 1 September 2021
    Published: 12 October 2021
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    Abstract: Salmonella of poultry are zoonotic microorganisms transmitted to humans and other animals via contact with infected poultry feces, meat, eggs and formites. This study was conducted to phenotypically characterize Salmonella enterica from samples collected from chickens presented for slaughter in some selected Local Government Areas of Yobe State, Ni... Show More
  • Different Laboratory Diagnostic Procedures Including PCR Directly from Urine Specimens from Suspected Patients of UTI

    Mahbuba Sultana, Akram Hossain, Shyamal Kumar Paul, Nobumichi Kobayashi, Md. Sharif Hossain, Mst. Nazma khatun, Mahbubul Alam

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, December 2021
    Pages: 119-124
    Received: 9 October 2021
    Accepted: 25 October 2021
    Published: 10 November 2021
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    Abstract: Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is among the most common bacterial infections and possess significant healthcare burden. Hence a study was necessary to apply PCR technology directly to clinical specimens to allow early and accurate identification of pathogens of UTI. Objective: Diagnosis of major uropathogens by different laboratory diagn... Show More
  • Microbiological Quality and Safety of Raw Meat at Slaughterhouse and Butchers’ Shop in Assosa Town, Benishangul Gumuz Regional State, Western Ethiopia

    Mohammed Tesfaye

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, December 2021
    Pages: 125-136
    Received: 16 October 2020
    Accepted: 30 November 2021
    Published: 7 December 2021
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    Abstract: Meat and meat products are suited for microbial growth and it becomes contaminated with a variety of microorganisms during the slaughtering and dressing process and some of which are pathogens. The objective of this study was to count, isolate, and identifies different pathogens & indicators in beef samples at Abattoir and Retail outlets in Assosa ... Show More
  • Production, Purification, and Characterization of an Industrially Important Enzyme Alkaline Protease Produced from Locally Isolated Bacillus Bacteria

    Ranjeet Singh, Ravindra Meena, Harsh Kumar, Banwari Lal

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, December 2021
    Pages: 137-146
    Received: 9 November 2021
    Accepted: 9 December 2021
    Published: 24 December 2021
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    Abstract: The worldwide demand for industrially essential enzymes is growing due to their eco-friendly and sustainable applications in broad industrial sectors. The main objective of this investigation is intended to isolate potent alkalophilic native bacteria from local habitats for the cost-effective production of an enzyme alkaline protease. For screening... Show More
  • Evaluation of Antibiotic Resistance Pattern of Bacteria Obtained from Surfaces of Automated Teller Machines in Calabar South, Cross River State, Nigeria

    Francisca Upekiema Adie, Godwin Edet Oduokpaha, Sunday Godwin Oworah, Oluwarotimi John Joseph

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, December 2021
    Pages: 147-151
    Received: 30 November 2021
    Accepted: 24 December 2021
    Published: 31 December 2021
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    Abstract: Money is an essential commodity in the life of humans and it is required to meet daily needs; as such, there is always a consistent usage of automated teller machines (ATM) to withdraw money to meet these needs. In this process, however, there is exchange of pathogenic and non-pathogenic microbes resulting from direct contact from the numerous user... Show More