Aim: To develop a simple and rapid detection method for diagnosis of MRSA in bovine milk samples suspected for mastitis. Methodology: The laboratory sensitivity and specificity of LAMP assay was carried out using available laboratory strains. Milk samples were collected from Thir...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28037
Aims: Biofilms present a strategy for microorganisms to survive and resist adverse conditions. In order to further our understanding of this resistance mechanism, it is of much importance to develop new methodologies in order to assess such biofilm activities. One of the most def...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28606
This study sought to develop a biological control agent against gray mold disease caused by Botrytis cinerea in tomato using a strain of Streptomyces, which showed significant antagonistic activity against B. cinerea. Such strain (C51) was screened by dual culture method from a t...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27284
A field experiment was carried out at the Federal University of Agriculture, College of Plant Science and Crop Production farm Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, to determine the effect of nitrogen releases from poultry manure, phosphorus source and bradyrhizobium inoculation on soyb...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27759
Meat pie and Fish roll samples from five different local government areas (LGAs) in Ibadan, Nigeria were analysed microbiologically for presence of Enterobacteriaceae and other common food borne pathogens. Sampling was done twice for three months and plating of food samples was c...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28795
Aim: The aim of the research was to assess water quality from different sources used by residents of Kabianga. Study Design: The research employed experimental design. Methodology: Techniques used in this research project included test for indicator organism preferable E. coli, ...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27557
Introduction: The demand for meat to meet the need of increasing human population has led to increase in the abattoir activities. Untreated abattoir wastewaters which may constitute a public health threat due to the possibility of transmission of pathogens to humans are constantl...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28066
Takudzwa Matuvhunye, Racheal S. Dube- Mandishora, Nyasha Chin’ombe, Graham Chakafana, Joshua Mbanga, Edward Zumbika & Babill - Stray Pedersen·Microbiology Research Journal International·2016
Aim: To determine the prevalence of human papillomavirus genotypes in women attending a cervical cancer screening VIAC (visual inspection with acetic acid) clinic. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: VIAC clinic at Parirenyatwa Referral Hospital in H...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28481
Vaginal infections affect most females during their lifetime, with approximately 50% having two or more episodes of vaginal candidiasis. The study was conducted to assess the incidence of Candida, bacteria and Lactic acid bacteria deficiency related vaginal infections among femal...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27575
Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate in vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of organic extracts from Salvia officinalis L. (Lamiaceae) collected in the province of Ouezzane. Study Design: Evaluation of in vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of extract...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28307