Aims: To determine the bacteriological quality and geophysical abiotic components including mineral elements of public drinking water sources in Akungba-Akoko community located in South West Nigeria. Study Design: Water and soil samples were collected from selected ground water (...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/2215
In this study, we focussed on the isolation, enumeration, distribution and occurrence of rhizomicroflora of Musa sapientum var parasidiaca and Senna occidentalis. The population, occurrence and distribution of culturable bacteria, fungi and actinomycetes in 5, 10, 15, and 20 cm d...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/2204
Introduction: Diarrhoea caused by contaminated water is among the most prevalent waterborne diseases in the developing countries like India. In the interest of public health, water supplies should be tested regularly to confirm their freedom from contamination. Objective: The obj...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/2515
Aim: To detect the resistant pattern and existence of the genes responsible for floroquinolone-resistant in the quinolone-resistant determining regions (QRDR’s) of S. enterica serovars.Typhi. Study Design: The Stool samples from Patients with symptoms of enteric fever, from diffe...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2012/1595
Aims: The occurrence of vaginal pathogens associated with genital tract infections [GTIs] was investigated in this study. Study Design: Over a three-month period, 106 High Vaginal Swab [HVS] samples were obtained from women with genital tract infections [GTIs] within the ages of...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2012/1481
Aims: Typing and characterization of 100 P. aeruginosa clinical isolates by pulse field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) to detect changes in the clonal composition of local strains and to correlate banding patterns with site of infection, drug resistance and Type III secretion system...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2012/2217
Background: Bloodstream infection (BSI) is one of the most common life-threatening conditions in hospitalized pediatrics especially if associated with resistant microbes. Aims: To determine the incidence, predisposing factors, microbiological and antimicrobial resistance patterns...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2012/2033
Objectives: The present work examines the ability of a method — based on saturated overheated dry steam — to decontaminate surfaces in patient rooms in a surgery ward. Study Design: An experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: The investigation was carried out in two rooms...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2012/1959
Southern corn leaf blight caused by Cochliobolus heterostrophus is a major foliar disease of maize crop in Pakistan. The disease affects leaves, leaf sheaths, ears and maize grains. Suitable physiological conditions which include different nutrient media, temperature, pH, carbon...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2012/2019
Aims: To investigate the antiviral and antibacterial profile of several crude snake venoms and to assess some of their enzymatic activities. Methodology: The antiviral activities of Naja haje, Bitis arietans, Naja nigricollis and Echis carinatus snake venoms were investigated aga...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2012/2091