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Advances in Microbiology (AIM) is an international journal dedicated to the latest advancements in Microbiology. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in different areas of Microbiology. Al…
Tatcheme Filemon TatTokponnon, Bidossessi Brunelle Ella Agassounon, Daton Sylvain Kougblenou, Razak Osse, Victorien Dougnon, Calmette Nouwagbe Daga, Justin Kossou, Idayath Joachelle Gounou Yerima, Festus Houessinon, Sare Dabou Zoulkifilou, Martin Akogbeto
Background: The occurrence of bacterial infections sometimes involves synanthropic flies and cockroaches, as mechanical vectors of pathogenic microorganisms. The aim of this study was to identify the different species of flies and cockroaches that cohabit wit…
Marie-Paule Aboueuh Atsé, Mako François De Paul N’Gbesso, Ibrahim Konaté, Noupé Diakaria Coulibaly, Kouadio Amani, Katiénapariga Tayourou Yéo, Louis Butare
Legumes such as common bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris L.) have been introduced into cropping systems for sustainable soil management. Consequently, the loss of fertility of the latter remains a major constraint to bean production because this legume is rarely fert…
Ruth Asikiya Afunwa, Chudi Igweze Onyebuchi, Gbadamosi Francis Ayodele, Eze Cynthia Adanna, Egbuna Roselyn, Ikegbune Chidozie, Nwakaeze Emmanuel Amobi
The abattoir is one of the important sectors in the food industry, therefore the need for close monitoring of everything concerning it to minimize microbial contamination. The aim of the study is to identify bacteria listed as WHO priority organisms associate…
Robin L. Holland, Kristopher D. Bosi, Ami Y. Seeger, Steven R. Blanke
The Helicobacter pylori vacuolating cytotoxin (VacA) is an intracellular, mitochondrial-targeting exotoxin that rapidly causes mitochondrial dysfunction and fragmentation. Although VacA targeting of mitochondria has been reported to alter overall cellular met…
Enkhtaivan Erdene, Odonchimeg Munkhjargal, Nyamkhuu Lkhagva, Enkhjargal Dorjbal, Baatarkhuu Oidov, Ariunsanaa Byambaa
Background: Due to worldwide increases in the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, it is necessary to develop an active drug delivery system that can enable therapeutics to reach their molecular targets. Maintaining the concentration of any drug in th…
Uchenna K. Akpi, Nurul Aqilah Mohd Zaini, Chukwudi Innocent Nnamchi, Jerry Obetta Ugwuanyi, Wan Abd Al Qadr Imad Wan-Mohtar, Wan Syaidatul Aqma Wan Mohd Noor
Most legumes and oil bean seeds used in condiment manufacture in Africa are inedible by nature. They contain antinutritional elements such indigestible oligosaccharides and phytate. Fermentation affects desired alterations by lowering anti-nutritional compone…
Fossou Joli Prince Mintognissè, Adjovi Yann Christie Sissinto, Ahehehinnou Hilarion Ulrich Mawuton
Mycotoxins are one of the most dangerous chemical contaminants found in staple foods. Aflatoxins, a well-known mycotoxin, are mostly dangerous for both humans and livestock, according to the International Agency Cancer for Research on Cancer. In this paper, t…
Haoua Cissé, Assèta Kagambèga, Soutongnooma Caroline Bouda, Abdallah Sawadogo, Nicolas Barro
Background: The emergence and spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria have become a major public health problem worldwide, particularly in developing countries such as Burkina Faso. This study aims to determine phenotypic and genotypic antibiotic resistant dia…
Corentin Akpodé, Sylvestre Abado Assogba, Sêmassa Mohamed Ismaël Hoteyi, Mèvognon Ricardos Aguégué, Nadège Adoukè Agbodjato, Marcel Yévèdo Adoko, Olaréwadjou Amogou, Adolphe Adjanohoun, Lamine Baba-Moussa
Excessive use of mineral fertilizers in maize farming negatively affects farmers’ income and impacts long-term soil health. This study aims to appreciate the effectiveness of biostimulant based on native Glomeraceae arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on the product…
Kazunori Nakase, Koji Oka, Keiki Kawakami, Tetsuya Tsukada, Shigehisa Tamaki, Atsushi Fujieda
Invasive fungal infections are a major challenging problem in the management of febrile neutropenia (FN) in patients with hematologic malignancies. Liposomal amphotericin B (L-AmB) or micafungin (MCFG) has been widely used as a first-line empirical antifungal…
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