International Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology

Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2022

  • Genetic Diversity of Circulating Genotypes of PCR Confirmed Neisseria meningitidis Serogroups Amongst Cerebrospinal Meningitis Patients in Parts of Northern Nigeria

    Iseimokumo Christopher Peletiri, Grace Mebi Ayanbimpe, Eugene Ifeanyichukwu Ikeh

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2022
    Pages: 51-57
    Received: 24 February 2022
    Accepted: 17 March 2022
    Published: 9 April 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijmb.20220702.11
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    Abstract: The genetic potential of an organism is carried in the base sequence of its DNA according to the genetic code. Just as we have defined genotypes in humans, bacterial genotypes are specific and defined too. However, information on circulating N. meningitidis genotypes from northern Nigeria are unavailable in literature. Molecular genotyping methods ... Show More
  • Microbial Colonization and Multi Drug Resistance Patterns of Phones of Health Care Workers: Potential for Nosocomial Pathogens Transmission in Delta State, Nigeria

    Adomi Patience Ogheneochuko

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2022
    Pages: 58-63
    Received: 13 January 2022
    Accepted: 5 February 2022
    Published: 20 April 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijmb.20220702.12
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    Abstract: Mobile phones are integral component of man’s social life. Mobile phones could constitute health hazards, apart from electromagnetic radiations emitted, these devices could serve as sources of pathogenic and non pathogenic microorganisms as they come in contact with human body parts and other surfaces during usage. The study was conducted to evalua... Show More
  • Comparative Study of Antimicrobial Activity of the Use of Sodium Benzoate and Brine as Preservative on Catfish (Clarias gariepinus)

    Amusat Afusat Ibiwumi, Adedokun Adewole, Ibraheem Abdul-Rasheed Ajamu, Oladokun Pauline Olutoyin

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2022
    Pages: 64-68
    Received: 9 March 2022
    Accepted: 29 March 2022
    Published: 20 April 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijmb.20220702.13
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    Abstract: There have been worldwide problems as to which of the preservatives is active in preservation of food among others and that which of them will be able to control the microbes responsible for the food spoilage. This study was carried out to assess antimicrobial activity of sodium benzoate and brine on catfish (Clarias gariepinus) as preservatives at... Show More
  • Comparative Effect of Firewood and Automobile Tyre Flaring on Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and Heavy Metal content of Abattoir Soils in Rivers States

    Ariyo Adenike Bosede, Obire Omokaro

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2022
    Pages: 69-74
    Received: 7 March 2022
    Accepted: 13 April 2022
    Published: 26 April 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijmb.20220702.14
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    Abstract: Soils around the vicinity of two Abattoirs located in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State were collected and analyzed for Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon and heavy metals using standard methods. Rukpokwu abattoir is noted for roasting/processing cowhide for meat exclusively with expired automobile tyres as fuel source while firewood is... Show More
  • Microbiological Profile of Packaging Leaves of Cassava "Chikwangue" Stored in Warehouses and Sold in Brazzaville (Congo)

    Rachel Moyen, Nicaise Saturnin Mokemiabeka, Tarcisse Baloki Ngoulou, Holman Yirtol Miatsoukina Konda, Etienne Nguimbi, Attibayeba

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2022
    Pages: 75-83
    Received: 28 April 2022
    Accepted: 14 May 2022
    Published: 9 June 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijmb.20220702.15
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    Abstract: In order to contribute to the evaluation of the hygienic quality of the different packaging sheets of chikwangue (cassava leg stick) stored in warehouses and sold in Brazzaville, in view of the food safety of consumers, the different sheets were tested in their microbiological quality and the physico-chemical parameters of the warehouses were deter... Show More
  • Development and Verification of a MALDI-TOF MS-Based Method for Rapid and Confirmatory Identification of Salmonella in Feed and Foods

    Md. Al-Amin, Md. Mizanur Rahman, Marufa Aktar, Md. Mostofa Kamal

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2022
    Pages: 84-92
    Received: 30 April 2022
    Accepted: 18 May 2022
    Published: 9 June 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijmb.20220702.16
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    Abstract: Salmonella infection is one of the major global public health hazards and remains as an economic burden to both developed and developing countries through the costs associated with trade banning, as well as surveillance, prevention, and treatment of the disease. Confirmatory and rapid identification of Salmonella in feed and foods of animal origin ... Show More
  • Physicochemical, Anti-nutrient and Microbial Assessment of Soybean Flour Sold in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

    Adeyemisi Tope Victor-Aduloju, Uju Maryjane Ubaka, Muideen Olayinka Abdulsalam, Adeyinka John Olopade

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2022
    Pages: 93-97
    Received: 6 March 2022
    Accepted: 6 June 2022
    Published: 16 June 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijmb.20220702.17
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    Abstract: This study was carried out to evaluate the physicochemical, anti-nutrients and microbial load of soybean flour sold from different locations in Awka. Anambra State Nigeria. The eight soybean flour samples obtained were subjected to physicochemical, anti-nutrient and microbial load test using standard methods. The result obtained was further analyze... Show More
  • Microbiological Quality Assessment of Frozen Beef in Bangladesh

    Md. Al-Amin, Md. Mizanur Rahman, Md. Mostofa Kamal

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2022
    Pages: 98-105
    Received: 23 May 2022
    Accepted: 13 June 2022
    Published: 30 June 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijmb.20220702.18
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    Abstract: The demand for both homegrown and imported frozen beef sold through super shops and online sales channels in Bangladesh has increased in recent years. These frozen beef may harbor potential microbiological health hazards which are unexplored yet. Hence, the present investigative research was envisaged to assess the potential microbiological public ... Show More
  • Integration of MALDI TOF MS in the Most Probable Number Method for Enumeration of Escherichia coli Significantly Reduces the Assay Time

    Md. Al-Amin, Md. Mostofa Kamal

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2022
    Pages: 106-114
    Received: 5 June 2022
    Accepted: 21 June 2022
    Published: 30 June 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijmb.20220702.19
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    Abstract: Escherichia coli (E. coli) can be associated with food contamination incidents and frequently causes serious food poisoning in humans. Detection and enumeration of E. coli in food matrices is crucial regarding food safety issues. Most Probable Number (MPN) assay for the enumeration of E. coli is widely used in laboratories. A limitation of the conv... Show More