Ja’afaru, M. I.

Department of Microbiology, school of life sciences, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola.

3 Publications

Publications 3

Research Article Vol. 35, Issue 1

Detection of DNA Gyrase Mutation among Clinical and Environmental Isolates of Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhi from Some Parts of Adamawa State, Nigeria

Sale M. P.^*, Ja’afaru, M. I., Pukuma S. M

The emergence of quinolone resistance among Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi is a growing concern in the treatment and management of typhoid fever especially in developing countries. The quinolone resistance is attributed to point mutation in GyrA gene of the organism. This study was aimed at identifying the occurrence of point mutation in the ...

Jun, 2021 Vol. 35, Issue 1

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Research Article Vol. 33, Issue 2

Distribution of Antibiotic Resistant and Biofilms Producing Salmonella Enterica Serovar Typhi in Michika and Mubi LGA of Adamawa State

Sale, M.^*, Ja’afaru, M. I., Adedeji, B. A

The emergence of multidrug resistance among strains of Salmonella Typhi has continued to complicate treatment options with increased morbidity and mortality especially in developing countries. This study was undertaken to determine the occurrence and distribution of antibiotic resistant and biofilm producing Salmonella Typhi in Mubi and Michika ...

Dec, 2019 Vol. 33, Issue 2

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Research Article Vol. 33, Issue 1

Seroprevalence of Measles Specific IgG Antibody among Children in Adamawa State Nigeria

Isa, H.^*, Ja’afaru, M. I., Bashir, M., Suleiman, Y. A.

Measles account for nearly half of the 1.7 million annual deaths due to childhood vaccine-preventable diseases. Presence of measles specific IgG antibodies has been proven to correlate with protection (immunity) to natural measles infection. This study was therefore designed to determine the seroprevalence of measles specific IgG in relation to ...

Jun, 2019 Vol. 33, Issue 1

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