Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology
Volume 13, Issue 2 (2023)
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Table of contents
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Possible Risk Factors Associated with Tuberculosis Treatment Failure Among Patients Attending Tuberculosis Treatment Centers in Kano State, Nigeria
Abstract: The widespread failure of tuberculosis chemotherapy has led to an increase in mortality and morbidity associated with tuberculosis infection. This study was aimed at assessing the possible risk factors associated with tuberculosis treatment failure in patients attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) and Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), Kano State. Treatment outcomes of the 436 tuberculosis patients attending selected hospitals in 2018 were obtained using a retrospective study (review of the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Evaluation of Parasite Contamination in Residents along Wumba River Water in Federal Capital Territory of Abuja
Abstract: Access to clean drinking water is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and water quality plays a critical role in human well-being. This study evaluates the prevalence of parasite contamination among residents living along the Wumba River in the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja. Access to clean and safe drinking water is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and water quality directly impacts various aspects of human well-being. In this …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 10–20 Read article
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Antibacterial Action of Bacillus coagulans Against Diverse Pathogens and its Relevance as Probiotics
Abstract: Probiotics are living organisms that give benefits to the host organism by improving the intestinal microbial balance. Probiotics have various beneficial effects as it maintains a healthy gut, healthy vaginal flora and boost the immune system. There are different strains of lactic acid bacteria that are used as probiotics but Bacillus coagulans is a good bacterium that is used in the form of probiotic supplements. In the present study, B. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Assessment of antibody titer distribution against Salmonella enterica among suspected enteric fever patients.
Abstract: Typhoid fever is a global health problem, causing millions of deaths each year. It is an endemic problem in many developing countries including Nepal. Development of exceptional mechanisms for persistence in its host supports its survival and transmission. However, due to a lack of sophisticated labs and adequate funds, difficulties in the estimation of worldwide impact are often encountered. The Widal test is a diagnostic technique extensively employed to identify …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Worldwide Threatening Sign-Antibiotic Resistance its Prevention and Control
Abstract: Antimicrobial agents play a key role in controlling and curing infectious diseases in different fields of medical. Transitorily after the sighting of various groups of antibiotics and the use of antibiotics has increased globally, the challenge of antibiotic resistance has come into the picture worldwide on a very serious note. Based on the mechanism of action of antibiotics they are broadly classified as: Bactericidal and bacteriostatic. Antibiotics are a very …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 34–38 Read article