Articles | Nigerian Journal of Microbiology

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2025.zrsn1n7h

Evaluation of Bacteriocins against Multi-drug Resistant Bacteria Implicated in Urinary Tract Infections

Ikott I. U.^*, Antia U. E., Bassey M. E., Daniel O. E.

As the economic burden of treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) is gravely increasing due to multi-drug resistance (MDR) among uro-pathogens, the search for new sources of antimicrobial compounds including bacteriocins has been a priority recently. This study therefore, evaluated the antibacterial activity of bacteriocins against multi-drug resistant bacteria implicated in UTIs. Fermented food ...

Dec, 2025 pp. 7719 - 7730 64 views 57 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2025.16xmaj0f

Comparative In Vitro Antifungal Activities of Zingiber officinale, Justicia carnea, Hibiscus sabdariffa Nanosynthesized Extracts against Uropathogenic Candida albicans

Oladunmoye M. K^*, Idu M., Amoo I. A, Oladejo B. O., Bodunrinde R. E, Akinterinwa E. T.

Abstract: Urogenital infections caused by Candida species (candiduria) are a growing public health concern, exacerbated by the rise of antifungal-resistant strains. This necessitates the search for novel, effective antifungal agents, with medicinal plants being a promising source. Ethanol, chloroform, and hot water (aqueous) extracts of Zingiber officinale (rhizome), Justicia carnea (leaf), and Hi...

Dec, 2025 pp. 7731 - 7740 94 views 52 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2025.btuvp46l

Resistance pattern of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Isolated from Re-treatment Patients to First Line Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs in Zaria Nigeria

Mamuda K^*, Ahmadu I., Aliyu, M.S, Suleman, M, Ibrahim A. K, Song M. A, Garba B. Y, Aminu D. A, Dan-Inna M. Z., Mathew G

Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading infections that cause death worldwide. The emergence of drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis is of great concern for National TB control programmes wich hinders the control of tuberculosis; therefore it has become important to screen infected patients for resistant TB. A total of 437 sputum samples were collected from re-treatment TB patients. The sampl...

Dec, 2025 pp. 7741 - 7747 66 views 67 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2025.dhwbad3z

Microbiological, Parasitological and Heavy Metals Assessment of selected Vegetables in Offa Metropolis

Olawore T. R^*, Said R. O, Awe, Sunday

Vegetables are vital dietary components, supplying essential nutrients for human health. However, their safety can be compromised by various contaminants. This study assessed the microbiological, parasitological, and heavy metal contamination of ten commonly consumed vegetables— Telfairiaoccidentalis, Amaranthus spp., Celosia argentea, Corchorusolitorius, Vernonia amygdalina, Solanumlycopersicum, ...

Dec, 2025 pp. 7677 - 7687 64 views 56 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2025.u9s3u14z

Antioxidant, Functional and Sensory Properties of Wine Produced from Yellow Mombin (Spondias mombin L.) Using a Wild Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) from Palm Wine

Osaro-Matthew, R. C^*, Itaman, V.O, Oti V. C

Yellow mombin is an underutilized indigenous fruit characterized by unique flavor and high sugar content making it suitable for exotic wine production though fermentation. This study was aimed at exploiting the fermentative capability of palm wine Saccharomyces cerevisiae in the production of wine and evaluating the functional, antioxidant and sensory attributes of wine produced from yellow mombin...

Dec, 2025 pp. 7688 - 7700 68 views 63 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2025.3y2l6ae1

Assessment of the Level of Cytokines in People living with HIV, HCV and HIV/HCV Individuals in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria

Glory Barinuaka Baeka^*, Oloke J. K

Cytokines, play a crucial role regulating the immune response and coordinating the communication between cells of the immune system and other tissues. The co-infection of HIV/HCV in patients compared to mono infections has been discovered to have reduced anti-inflammatory cytokines in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) and dehydroepiandrosteronesulphate in plasma. The aim of this study ther...

Dec, 2025 pp. 7701 - 7708 59 views 51 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2025.c5j5enqh

Seroprevalence of COVID-19 and Its Associated Factors Among Nigerian University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Kelly Elimian^*, Afamefuna Dunkwu-Okafor

Universities were potential hubs for SARS-CoV-2 transmission in Nigeria; however, empirical data on the infection burden among students have been limited. The study assessed the seroprevalence of SARS‑CoV‑2 and associated factors among undergraduates at a public University to inform educational and public health policy. The study used a cross-sectional design and was conducted among systematically...

Dec, 2025 pp. 7709 - 7718 59 views 46 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2025.bjt9ptne

Bacteriological and Physicochemical Assessment of Digestates after Anaerobic Digestion

Oyem I. M, Amrasa O. S, Ajieh M. U, Oshoma C. E^*

The demand for an alternative to inorganic fertilizer is steadily increasing due to the drawbacks associated with its usage. The utilization of digestates has gained significant recognition recently due to their remarkable benefits even after being applied to the soil. Hence, this investigation aimed to assess the bacteriological profile of digestates, effluents, and feedstock originating from var...

Dec, 2025 pp. 7645 - 7655 82 views 60 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2025.51tc28zv

Incidence and Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Plesiomonas shigelloides Isolated from Fish, Fish Storage Water and Fish Seller’s Towel

Temitope Deborah Agboola^*, Oguntimehin M. O, Obadofin I. O, Oyeneye O. R.

Plesiomonas shigelloides is an emerging pathogen commonly found in aquatic environment that had been implicated in diverse gastrointestinal diseases. This study evaluated the incidence of Plesiomonas shigelloides and their antibiogram pattern in fish storage water, fish and fish seller’s towel swab. Samples were collected from two major markets in Southern part of Ondo State, Nigeria and broth cul...

Dec, 2025 pp. 7656 - 7668 57 views 61 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2025.9hj4wr3d

Microbial Quality and Public Health Risk Assessment of Ready-to-Eat Suya Meat in Lagos, Nigeria: Prevalence of Pathogenic Bacteria and Implications for Food Safety

Oladeinde Olatunde Ogundipe^*, Folounso T. V, Abisoye F. S, Adefehinti O. J, Teniola O. D

Suya, a popular Nigerian skewered meat (pH 5.7–7.2; aw 0.98–0.99), is a low-acid, high- moisture food that is highly susceptible to microbial contamination. Pathogens such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., and Staphylococcus aureus pose severe public health risks in developing regions, where contaminated meat often serves as a primary transmission pathway. These risks are exacerbated by inadeq...

Dec, 2025 pp. 7669 - 7676 70 views 48 downloads