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Listeria spp. and Enterobacteriaceae Group in Sandwiches of Meat and Meat Products

Rashed A. Zaghloul, Moustafa A. El-Shenawy, Naseem A. Neweigy, Hamed E. Abou-Aly, Raouf K. El-dairouty, Wagih I. El-Kholy, Mohamed T. Fouad, J. M. Soriano, J. Mañes & Lydia Micó · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aims: To evaluate the Egyptian street-vended sandwiches of meat and meat products for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes and Enterobacteriaceae group. To evaluate the microbiological quality of street-vended sandwiches of meat and meat products sold in Cairo-Egypt. Place and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/7417

Isolation, Identification and Optimization of Culture Conditions of Bacillus sp. Strain PM1 for Alkalo-thermostable Amylase Production

Kinshuk Sharma, Sarita Bhutty, S. M. Paul Khurana & Urvashi Kumar Kohli · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aims: To isolate and optimize the culture conditions for thermo stable and alkaline amylase production from bacteria. Study Design: Optimization of different physiological and nutritional parameters for amylase production and kinetic studies of amylase. Place and Duration of Stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/6873

Adhesion, Autoaggregation and Hydrophobicity of Six Lactobacillus Strains

Anwar A. Abdulla, Thikra A. Abed & A. M. Saeed · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aims: The aim of this study was to assess probiotic attributes such as adhesion, auto aggregation, hydrophobicity and antibacterial activity of Lactobacillus strains from dairy products. Methodology: In this study, the autoaggregation, coaggregation, hydrophobicity and adhering a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/6462

The Effect of Temperature on Nitrate and Phosphate Uptake from Synthetic Wastewater by Selected Bacteria Species

O. B. Akpor, T. D. Olaolu & E. C. Okolie · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Aim: The aim of this study was to ascertain the effect of temperature on nutrient uptake ability of four bacterial species. Methodology: A total of four bacterial species (Klebsiella sp., Pseudomonas sp., Lysinibacillus sp. and Staphylococcus sp.) were used for the study. The med...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/6407

Role of Fungal Rots in Post-harvest Storage Losses in Some Nigerian Varieties of Dioscorea Species

C. Ogbo Frank & C. Agu Kingsley · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Aims: To study storage rots in yam varieties cultivated in South East Nigeria and to determine under conditions of experimental storage, the influence of fungal rot on their post harvest storage losses. Place and Duration of Study: Laboratories, Department of Applied Microbiology...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/7121

In vitro Studies on Antimicrobial Activities of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Fresh Vegetables for Biocontrol of Tomato Pathogens

E. C. Emerenini, O. R. Afolabi, P. I. Okolie & A. K. Akintokun · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Aims: This study was focused on using Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) isolated from fresh vegetables which has been molecularly identified for in vitro control of some tomato pathogens. Study Design: The inhibitory potentials of supernatant obtained from previously characterized LAB i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/5423

The Milk Borne Pathogens of Raw Milk from Some Egyptian Farms in Different Seasons

Hoda Mahrous, Aisha El Attar, A. Sameh & Morsi El Soda · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Milk has good quality protein and is a unique substance in that it is consumed as fluid milk with minimal processing and also it is the raw material used to manufacture a wide variety of products. Milk is susceptible to contamination by many pathogenic microorganisms, which resul...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/6596

A Study on the Prevalence of Indoor Mycoflora in Air Conditioned Buses

N. K. Udaya Prakash, S. Bhuvaneswari, M. Ranjith Kumar, S. Lankesh & K. Rupesh · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Aim: To study the presence of indoor mycoflora in A/c Buses to know the commuters risk of exposure to fungal spores. Place and Duration: Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT), Koyambedu, Chennai, India. Study was conducted from November 2011 to April 2012. Methodology: Airborne fu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/5380

Prevalence and Molecular Diversity of Legionella pneumophila in Domestic Hot Water Systems of Private Apartments

Khaled Mohammed Khleifat, Ahmed Medhat Mohsen Hanafy & Jafar Al Omari · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Aims: To determine the prevalence of Legionella spp. in domestic hot water systems and evaluate the molecular diversity among these Legionella spp. Isolates. Place and Duration of Study: Sample collection area was the city of Aqaba, Jordan, between May and December 2012. Sample a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/6433

Preliminary Study on Some Actinomycetes and Evaluation of Their Potential Antagonism against Fungal Pathogens

Zahaed Evangelista-Martínez · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Aims: Control of microbial pathogens by using antagonistic microorganisms is a promising alternative to chemical fungicides. The objective of the present study was to isolate and characterize soil actinomycetes and to their inhibitory activity against some fungal plant pathogens....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/6619

Prevalence of Schistosomiasis among Primary School Children in Gadabuke District, Toto LGA, North Central Nigeria

A. E. J Okwori, M. Sidi, Y. B Ngwai, S. O. Obiekezie, M. D. Makut, S. C. Chollom, I. O. Okeke & T. I. Adikwu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Aim: This study was aimed at determining the number of children infected in relation to study population. Study Design: Cross sectional Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted among school children in Gadabuke and Garagwa LGEA Primary schools in Toto Local Governmen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/5736

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern and ESBL Production among Uropathogenic Escherichia coli Isolated from UTI Children in Pediatric Unit of a Hospital in Kerman, Iran

Mohammad Reza Shakibaie, Saied Adeli & Mohammad H. Salehi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Aims: Emergence of antibiotic resistance and extended spectrum β- lactamase (ESBL) among uropathogens in the pediatric unit of hospitals created serious health care concern. This study deals with antimicrobial susceptibility and ESBL analysis of uropathogenic Escherichia coli iso...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/6563

In vitro Bioluminescence Used as a Method for Real-Time Inhibition Zone Testing for Antibiotic-Releasing Composites

Noora M. Mannisto, Niina Ahola, Matti T. Karp, Minna Veiranto & Minna Kellomaki · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Aims: This study describes the potential of real-time bioluminescence imaging in evaluating the antibiotic efficiency of two cylinder-shaped bioabsorbable antibiotic-releasing composites by in vitro inhibition zone tests. The bacterial infections of bone tissue can cause extensiv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/6661

Sourcing Starter Cultures for Parkia biglobosa Fermentation Part II: Potential of Bacillus subtilis Strains

E. Y. Aderibigbe, W. Visessanguan, B. Somphop, K. Yutthana & D. Jureeporn · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Aim: To select good strains of Bacillus subtilis for use as starter culture in the fermentation of Parkia biglobosa. Study Design: Fifteen (15) strains of Bacillus subtilis group obtained from commercial samples were used in starter-culture fermentation of Parkia biglobosa seeds...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/6471