Aims: Contamination in TB cultures is problematic as it allows the growth of non-target bacterial or fungal species in sputum samples, potentially concealing M. tuberculosis. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, characterization, and drug susceptibility patterns of conta...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i111502
Background: Helicobacter pylori is well-known among other bacteria causing ulcers, stomach cancer and other forms of gastrointestinal infections in developing countries. Aim: This research was designed to investigate the prevalence of H. pylori infection among patients attending...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i111501
Asma Shakeel, Inayat M.Khan, GM IMRAN, S. Anandha Krishnaveni, Malathi G, T. Sivasankari Devi, T.M. Sathees Kannan, Syed Andleeb, Priya Subramanian Kalaimani & A. Krishnaveni·Microbiology Research Journal International·2024
Denitrification is a crucial microbial process in the nitrogen cycle, transforming nitrate (NO₃⁻) into nitrogen gas (N₂), thereby mitigating nitrogen pollution in aquatic ecosystems. This microbial activity plays a vital role in wastewater treatment by removing excess nitrogen, w...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i111500
Aims: The co-existence of bacterial communities along with macroalgae in marine environment develops a mutualistic relationship resulting in functional advantages for both the groups. The present research studied the composition of epiphytic bacteria associated with green (Ulva s...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i111499
Aims: This study aimed to study the resistance profile of Klebsiella species to antibiotics, highlighting their resistance phenotypes at the Yaoundé University Teaching Hospital (YUTH). Study Design: We carried out a retrospective and prospective study. Place and Duration of Stu...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i111498
Linseed crop cultivated under residual moisture and water scarcity conditions in rabi season. To improve the productivity of linseed irrigation water is applied at different stages of crop. So, to optimize the irrigation scheduling and enhance the nutrient uptake and soil microbi...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i111496
Aims: This study aims to formulate at least one efficient biostimulant based on actinomycetes that promotes good eggplant growth in Mali. Study Design: The experimental design was a completely randomized block design with three replications and four treatments randomly distribute...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i111497
Ahmat Mahamat Ahmat, Djibrine Adoum Oumar, Hissein Ousman Abdoullahi, Cissé Hama, Fissou Henry Yandai, Kadidja Gamougam, Abdelsalam Tidjani, Savadogo Aly & Choua Ouchemi·Microbiology Research Journal International·2024
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a bacterium present in several ecological niches causing opportunistic infections in humans. In developing countries like Chad, this bacteria is responsible for various human pathologies. High-priority pathogens, such as Salmonella and Shigella, represen...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i111495
The study focuses on the application of Principal Component Analysis (PCA) combined with MALDI-TOF MS (Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry) for the identification of waterborne pathogenic bacteria in urban water networks. In this comprehen...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i111494
Study is to evaluate the bacteriological quality of borehole water consumed by residents of the 8th district of the city of N'Djamena. Twenty (20) samples were taken and sent to the National Water Laboratory for the research of microbiological parameters. Four microbiological par...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i101492
The cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is an annual herbaceous legume from the genus Vigna. Anthracnoses (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) is a serious disease in cowpea growing areas and occurs as pre-harvest as well as post-harvest brown to black spots appear on the leaves. Neem oil at d...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i101493
Aim: A cross-sectional prevalence study was conducted from 2015 to 2018 in Meghalaya state (India) to determine prevalence of bovine brucellosis by serological tests such as Rose Bengal Plate Test (RBPT), Indirect ELISA (iELISA) and Milk Ring Test (MRT). Materials and Methods: Se...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i101491
Joachim Ohiakwu Ezeadila, Christian Chibuzo Uba, Onyekachukwu Izuchukwu Udemezue, Peace Chidimma Ilo, Christian Chinedu Orji & Chukwuebuka Chisom Anene·Microbiology Research Journal International·2024
Vaginal candidiasis, primarily caused by microorganisms belonging to the Candida genus, is a common fungal infection prevalent among millions of women worldwide and can lead to significant morbidity. The treatment of Candida infections has often relied on antifungal drugs such as...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i101490
The present study aimed to evaluate the level of awareness among cattle farmers about Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), including its general aspects, transmission, and preventive measures, in the Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu. The study involved 218 cattle farmers who visited the var...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i101489
Agré Don Josette, Bolou Gbouhoury Eric-Kévin, KONAN Gbê Kouakou N’Dri Ange, Koné Check Hamed Baba, Kakou Marie Ange-Evelyne & N’guessan Jean David·Microbiology Research Journal International·2024
The recurrent nature of dermatophytes, combined with the development of resistance to antifungal agents, makes the management of these infections more difficult. The search for plant-based compounds that can effectively combat dermatoses offers an ideal alternative in the African...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i101488