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JOURNAL OF NEW DISCOVERY IN MICROBIOLOGY
Integrity Research Journals

Model: Open Access/Peer Reviewed
DOI: 10.31248/JNDM
Start Year: 2020
Email: jndim@integrityresjournals.org


JNDM Articles


Bacteriological Evaluation Of Commercially Packaged Sachet Water Commonly Sold In Dutse Metropolis, Jigawa State, Nigeria
Water is a vital gift of nature and elixir to life but population growth has outpaced local effort to satisfy its potable services hence taken over by private sector sale in packaged plastic sachets. The need to ascertain the microbiological quality in order to determine the safety becomes paramount. Ten (10) different brands of sachet water were collected at... Continue here

Microbial Quality Of Raw And Processed Groundnut (arachis Hypogaea) And Cashew Nuts (anacardium Occidentale) In Rivers State, Nigeria
The cashew and groundnut seeds are commonly considered snack nuts eaten on their own, used in recipes, or processed into cashew cheese, cashew butter peanut butter, groundnut biscuit etc. In this study, the contamination level of raw and roasted groundnut and cashew nuts was determined using standard microbiological methods. For nut samples, the total bacteria... Continue here

Evaluation Of Microbial Bioburden Of Some Oral Liquid Herbal Medicines (agbo) Vended In Ilorin, Kwara State, North-central Nigeria
Frequent use of herbal medicinal products for the treatment of different ailments is common in Nigeria. Herbal preparations produced and vended in the Ilorin metropolis require an urgent microbiological evaluation for the quality and safety assurance of their products. This study aims to determine the microbiological quality of oral liquid herbal medicines vended... Continue here

Concept Of Tinea Cruris
Tinea cruris (Jock Itch) is a pruritic superficial dermatophytic infection, particularly involving the perianal and perineal skin, genitalia and pubic region. Associated morbidities of jock itch include secondary bacterial infection, contact dermatitis from topical medications and lichenification. Risk factors include hyperhidrosis, tight-fitting wear, diabetes... Continue here

Study On Bacterial Contamination Of Cloth Face Mask Among Students Of Modibbo Adama University Yola Adamawa State Nigeria
Despite its potential to reduce respiratory droplet transmission and offer some level of protection, cloth masks have a number of disadvantages and potential problems when used. This research's objective is to determine the prevalence of pathogenic microorganisms associated with fabric face masks among students of Modibbo Adama University Yola. Streak plate... Continue here

Isolation And Characterization Of Some Enteric Bacteria Associated With Acute Diarrhea Among Children In Kano, Northern Nigeria
Diarrhea is a common cause of illness and death among children in developing countries including Nigeria. The study aimed to isolate and characterize the enteric bacteria associated with acute diarrhea among children in Kano, Northern Nigeria. This study involved 250 patients attending 3 major health centres within Kano State (Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital... Continue here

Conjugative Plasmid Transfer Among Ctx-m-15 Klebsiella Pneumoniae Clinical Isolates
Conjugational transmission of antibiotic resistance genes across bacterial species and genera has aggravated the problem of Klebsiella pneumoniae antibiotic resistance. This study aimed to determine the conjugative plasmid transfer among CTX-M-15 Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates. A total of 121 K. pneumoniae isolates were identified using conventional... Continue here

Assessment Of The Sanitary Condition Of Contacts Surfaces Of Meat And Fish Displayed For Sales In Local Markets In Rivers State Nigeria
Food-borne pathogen are the primary source of infection in developing countries. The widespread practice of raw fish and meat consumption is a potential cause of food-borne diseases in Nigeria. Hence, this study was initiated to assess the sanitary condition of contact surfaces of fresh fish and meat samples from the markets in Obio/Akpor LGA in Rivers State. Swab... Continue here

Determination Of Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern And Multidrug Resistance Uropathogenic Isolates Of E. Coli And Klebsiella Sp Against The Commonly Prescribed Antibiotics
The emergence of antibiotic resistance in the management of urinary tract infection (UTI) is a serious public health issue worldwide particularly in the developing countries. The study was aimed to determine antibiotic susceptibility pattern and multidrug resistance uropathogenic isolates of E. coli and Klebsiella sp against the commonly prescribed antibiotics. A... Continue here

One-year Study On Molecular Diagnosis Of Drug-resistant Tuberculosis Among Presumptive Tuberculosis Patients Attending Direct Observed Treatment Shortcourse Clinics In Katsina State, North West, Nigeria
Nigeria is one of the 24th high burden countries with drug resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB). This study aimed at determining the prevalence and factors associated with drug-resistant tuberculosis among presumptive tuberculosis patients attending Direct Observed Treatment Shortcourse centres in Katsina State, Nigeria. A one-year retrospective study of presumptive... Continue here

Halophilic Bacteria Of The Arabian–sea And Their Role In Regulating Salt Concentration And Electrical Conductivity Of Saline Media
Microbes including bacteria play an important role in their habitat, some roles are known, and yet others are to be discovered. These bacteria are known to be present in several ecosystems and environments including glaciers and oceans on the earth. The bacteria present in the salty water of the ocean and sea are termed bacterial halophiles due to their ability to... Continue here

The Melibiase Activity Of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated From Yellow Ogi: A Fermented Cereal Gruel
This study focuses on the isolation and identification of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) from yellow Ogi samples within Ile- Ife community and their enzymatic potential. Yellow Ogi were collected randomly at five different locations in Ile-Ife and LAB were isolated using De Man Rogosa Sharpe (MRS) agar under anaerobic condition for forty-eight hours at 37oC. The... Continue here

Microbial Contamination, Proximate And Cyanide Content Of Fresh Cassava And Dried Chips
The study investigates the levels of microbial contamination in both dried cassava chips and fresh cassava chips, shedding light on the microbiological safety and nutritional aspects of these widely consumed food items. Microbial analysis and Physicochemical parameters were done using the standard method. The research revealed diverse microbial populations in the... Continue here

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