India is the highest TB burden country in the world having an estimated incidence of 26.9 lakh cases in 2019. With a population of 1.32 billion, India has the highest burden of drug resistant TB (DR-TB) in the world. North zone of India is the second highest MDR-TB prevalent zone...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i430308
This review is aimed at elucidating the role of Entamoeba gingivalis and Trichomonas tenax in the aetiology of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease results from localised inflammation of the periodontium due to plaque accumulation and if left untreated can lead to loss of tee...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i330307
Bassey Ewa Ekeng, Ubleni Ettah Emanghe, Bernard Ekpan Monjol, Anthony Achizie Iwuafor, Ernest Afu Ochang, Simon Edward Ereh & Bode Akashie Abraka·Microbiology Research Journal International·2021
Aim: Bloodstream infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The prevalence of causative microorganisms varies from one geographical region to another. This study was aimed at determining the etiological agents prevalent in our environment and their suscept...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i330306
Background: Group B streptococcus is one of the most common causes of severe neonatal infections. Aim: To detect the prevalence of group B. Streptococcus and their antimicrobial susceptibility and to assess the role of PCR as a rapid method of its detection. Place and Duration of...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i330305
Aim: Hyptis suaveolens is well known for its immense medicinal properties and are beneficial as folk medicine. The objective of the study is to investigate the efficacy of the leaves for it antimicrobial activity. Material and Methods: The leaves of Hyptis suaveolens was subject...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i330304
This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of Aeromonas hydrophila in selected drinking water sources in Makurdi. A total of 100 water samples (Tap, river, stream, well, pond and borehole water) were collected from different locations in Makurdi. Isolation and identif...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i330303
Kouassi Kra Athanase, Ouina Toualy Serge Thibaut, Voko Bi Rosin Don Rodrigue, Kouassi Kouassi Clément, Coulibaly Ibourahema & Konate Ibrahim·Microbiology Research Journal International·2021
The objective of this study is to assess the presence of harmful microorganisms and to characterize some physicochemical parameters in the soya flour sold in Daloa. To carry out the work, sixty (60) samples of soybean flour were collected by purchase in PMI (20), supermarkets (20...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i330302
Aim: The aim of this study was to carry out microbiological assessment on Stalk, Endocarp, Epicarp, Tip and Vascular Tissue of Different Varieties of Banana fruit (Musa spp.) (Cavendish, Dwarf Cavendish, Red, Lady Finger and Grand Nain Banana). Study Design: The study employs sta...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i330301
Little attention is paid to the influence of cultivation practices on the persistence and vertical migration of undesirable bacteria in hydromorphic soils as they have increased the risk of crop recontamination. Therefore the objective of this study was to determine the implicati...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i230300
Aim: To analyze the spike proteins and Replication-Transcription Complexes (RTCs) of the Mild and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and SARS-related coronaviruses (CoVs) to find out the similarities and differences between them, as both of groups bind to angiotensin-conver...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i230299