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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…
Lydie Boyvin, Yapi Guillaume Yayé, Gnogbo Alexis Bahi, Aya Jeanne Armande Aké, Kipré Laurent Séri, Daouda Sévédé, Serge Eholié, Mireille Dosso, Allico Joseph Djaman
In 2019, the coronavirus pandemic broke out as a serious public health issue worldwide. In Côte d’Ivoire, the number of cases of COVID-19 has increased rapidly. The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome virus (SARS-CoV-2) binds to angiotensin converting enz…
Nwadiuto Esiobu, Douglas Holmes, Chad Coarsey, Waseem Asghar, Bodhi Stone
Rapid detection of virulent pathogens during an outbreak is critical for public health advisories and control of the disease in a population. While many molecular techniques for point of care and clinical diagnosis abound, the US experience with the COVID-19…
Mirtneh Akalu, Takele Abayneh, Esayas Gelaye, Getaw Derese, Behailu Tefera, Teferi Degefa, Vemulapati Bhadra Murthy
Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) causes a severe form of pneumonia in all age of cattle. This study was designed to investigate the distribution of capsular types, serotypes, and virulence-associated genes of the major bacterial pathogens from BRD outbreak sa…
Mohamud Ahmed Farah, Essam Abdulmuhsin Afifi, Nadira Harir Omar, Ahmed Hussein Essa
Background: Shallow wells and boreholes are vital sources of potable water in Hargeisa. This water can be polluted by runoff, in particular during the rainy season, causing outbreaks of waterborne infections. Objectives: This research aimed at evaluating the…
Agnes Eyoh, Marthie Ehlers, Emilia Lyonga Mbamyah, John Antiabong, Charles Fokunang, Marleen Kock, Marie Claire Okomo Assoumou, Michel Toukam, Hortense Gonsu Kamga, George Ikomey, Martha Mesembe, Mandi Henshaw, Christiana Haddison, Sinata Koulla-Shiro
Nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus has been identified as a risk factor for the development of staphylococcal infections caused by endogenous colonizing strains. Information on the genotypic diversity of Staphylococcus aureus is relevant for managing epi…
George Oluoch, Viviene Matiru, Edward George Mamati, Moses Nyongesa
Essential oils (EOs) are natural bioactive compounds with antibacterial activity against a variety of microorganisms including phytopathogens. The use of EOs and their components as viable therapeutic antibacterials is however greatly compromised by their vol…
Serge Sougué, Amana Mètuor-Dabiré, Djénéba Ouermi, Yasmine Rahimatou Wend-Kouni Tiemtoré, Bénao Stéphanie Lynseh Carine Sita, Théodora Mahoukèdè Zohoncon, Yasmine Aminata Bangré, Elie Kabré, Jacques Simporé
Extended-spectrum β -lactamase (ESBL) appeared some years after the introduction in hospital environment of unhydrolysable or extended-spectrum cephalosporins. Several studies have been reported on the blaTEM, blaCTX-M and blaSHV genes in ESBL producing Enter…
Chukwuebuka Chisom Anene, Angus Nnamdi Oli, Peter Anyigor Edeh, Moses Ugochukwu Okezie, James-Paul Kretchy
Introduction: The recent surge in the number of antimicrobial resistant cases from hospitals and communities has created a need to study the points and sources of exposure to certain bacteria and determine their susceptibility to commonly used antibiotics. Th…
Chetana Ghosal, Nurul Alam, Abiral Tamang, Brajadulal Chattopadhyay
Lead contamination still remains as serious threat to public health and environment because of its non-biodegradability and toxicity. A clean technique has been developed for removal of lead contamination through the formation of lead-oxide nanoplates using a…
Tom T. Ouko, Andrew K. Nyerere, John M. Njeru, Eric M. Fèvre, Samuel Kariuki, 1 1
Introduction: Campylobacter are zoonotic bacteria that cause gastroenteritis worldwide with the species, Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli commonly associated with human diarrhea. Transmission is mainly through direct contact with farm animals, cons…
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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… All articles are open access under a CC BY 4.0 licence, with authors retaining copyright.
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