Leptospirosis is one of the most common and zoonotic infections on earth, induced by Leptospira genus spirochetes. Although leptospirosis is defined as a zoonotic infection induced by Leptospira interrogans serotypes and characterized by jaundice, high fever and hemoglobinuria, i...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24924
Aim: The bioavailability and toxicity of plastic contaminants to soil and soil bacteria was investigated to detect the presence of plastic contaminants in the soil and to evaluate the toxic effects of plastic contaminants to soil and soil bacteria. Methodology: Five plastic comp...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25128
In this study two bacterial strains Bacillus thuringiensis (Cr-S1) and Bacillus pumilus (Cr-S2) were isolated on Cr+6 enriched nutrient agar plates at the concentration of 100 µg/ml. Minimum inhibitory concentration of chromium for Cr-S1 was 500 µg/ml while for Cr-S2 was 400 µg/m...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/22909
Aims: This study was conducted to isolate, identify and screen microorganisms associated with soy iru for the ability to be used as starter in the fermentation of soya bean (Glycine max) to produce soy iru. Study Design: To control the fermentation of soya bean (Glycine max) to p...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24593
Aims: The aim of our study was to identify the distribution of Candida species among clinical isolates and their sensitivity pattern for common antifungal drugs. Study Design: Prospective observational study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Government Med...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24548
Aim: The present study was designed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of Mentha piperita (L) leaf extract against clinical isolates of urinary tract infections. Introduction: M. piperita L. (Peppermint) is a strongly scented herb belonging to family Lamiaceae. The plant is s...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24031
Aims: To establish organisms persistent in a table water production facility and to determine the points they entered in order to eliminate any risk of having pathogens in a water production system. Study Design: Analytic observational studies Place and Duration of Study: Bottlin...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24378
Igor F. A. C. Souza, Thiago H. Napoleão, Kêsia X. R. F. de Sena, Patrícia M. G. Paiva, Janete M. de Araújo & Luana C. B. B. Coelho·Microbiology Research Journal International·2016
Aims: This work investigated the population density of endophytic microorganisms from Moringa oleifera leaves collected in three localities at the state of Pernambuco (northeastern Brazil): Urban (campus from the Federal University of Pernambuco, UFPE) and forest (botanical garde...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24722
Smoked fish and smoked bush meat constitute a major food for humans and are sometimes consumed without further processing leading to contamination with toxins such as aflatoxin and ochratoxin A in which consumption may have serious impact on public health. This study is aimed at...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24036
Aims: Carbapenem resistant bacterial infections have limited treatment options and are associated with high mortality. Here we present a retrospective analysis of treatment and outcome for ICU patients suffering from moderate to severe urinary tract infection (UTI), lower respira...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/23625