Immunology
German Journal of Microbiology
The section focuses on mechanisms of immune res...
Read MoreEmergence and genetic diversity of zoonotic Onchocerca species among human populations in Taraba State, Nigeria
Danlami E. Akafyi, Iliya S. Ndams, Ishaya H. Nock, Gloria Chechet, Alfons Renz, Pierre Kamtsap, Ibrahim M. A. Moussa and Sørge Kelm
Ger. J. Microbiol.
2023. vol. 3,
Iss. 2 pp:12-18
Doi: https://doi.org/10.51585/gjm.2023.2.0023
In the present study, the genetic diversity of Onchocerca (O.) species was investigated by amplifying a fragment of the 16S rRNA gene from the parasite obtained in some endemic areas in Taraba State, Nigeria. Three local government areas were selected:...Read More
Effectiveness of standardized red orange extract (Citrus sinensis) for weight reduction in canine obesity
Emerson Milla and Ivo I. Kerppers
Ger. J. Vet. Res
2023. vol. 3,
Iss. 2 pp:35-40
Doi: https://doi.org/10.51585/gjvr.2023.2.0057
Obesity is the most common nutritional disease in both humans and dogs, currently characterized as a low-intensity inflammatory state. The anthocyanins found in red oranges can assist in combating weight gain and reducing body fat accumulation by reducing lipogenesis an...Read More
The combined effects of probiotic CLOSTAT® and Aviboost® supplement on growth performance, intestinal morphology, and immune response of broiler chickens
Ahmed H. Abed, Ismail A. Radwan, Ahmed Orabi and Khaled Abdelaziz
Ger. J. Vet. Res
2023. vol. 3,
Iss. 3 pp:7-18
Doi: https://doi.org/10.51585/gjvr.2023.3.0058
The present study assessed the effects of dietary supplementation of probiotic CLOSTAT®, alone or in combination with Aviboost® supplement, on growth performance, intestinal histomorphology, and immune response in broiler chickens. A total of 600 one-day-old bro...Read More
Multiplex PCR detection of antibiotic resistance and virulence genes in multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from chickens, humans, rodents, and soil in Northern Tanzania
Valery S. Sonola, Abdul Katakweba, Gerald Misinzo and Mecky I. Matee
Ger. J. Microbiol.
2023. vol. 3,
Iss. 2 pp:1-11
Doi: https://doi.org/10.51585/gjm.2023.2.0024
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a zoonotic pathogen with public health and veterinary importance. We investigated the presence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and virulence genes (VGs) in 57 multidrug-resistant (MDR) S. aureus isola...Read More
