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Screening for Selenomonas Noxia and Akkermansia Muciniphila from the Oral Cavity of Pediatric Patients

Tommy Le, Eunice Chun, Ivan Lopez, Karl Kingsley & Linh Nguyen · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

Introduction: The human digestive tract is composed of an immense variety of microorganisms, which have been linked to many health problems such as obesity. There are many studies that demonstrate the association of cariogenic pathogens in dental patients and overall health. Sele...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i730331

Bacterial Diversity of Gastrointestinal Tract from Individuals in Hydrocarbon Impacted Ogoni Communities in Rivers States, Nigeria

Caroline Barituka Ganabel, Confidence Kinikanwo Wachukwu, Samuel Douglas Abbey & Easter Godwin Nwokah · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

Background: The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is popularly known for its huge deposit of crude oil which during explorative activities has led to the pollution of soil and water bodies of nearby coastal regions such as Ogoni. Aim: This study aimed to assess the bacterial diversit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i730330

Bacteriological Profile and Antibiotic Resistance Pattern at the Yaounde University Teaching Hospital: A Retrospective Study

Daniele Sandra Yopa, Hortense Gonsu Kamga, Emmanuel Nnanga Nga, Olive Nathalie Kouamen Njikeu, Claude Stephan Ohandza & Georges Nguefack-Tsague · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

Aims: Over the decades, antibiotic resistance has become a cross-border public health problem. This calls for the profiling of microorganisms, particularly bacteria implicated in antibiotic resistance, in order to improve clinical practice and reduce the incidence of therapeutic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i730329

Antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative Bacteria in Urban Flies, and the Increased Risk Posed by Open-air Markets in Mexico City

Carlos F. Amábile-Cuevas & Daniel Romero-Romero · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

Aims: Flies are known to spread antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB), especially from farms to cities; but they may also play a role in the intra-urban dispersion of ARB, in conjunction with poor sanitary conditions. Here, we characterized gram-negative ARB isolated from urban fli...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i630328

Mobile Phones of Healthcare Workers are Possible Source of Nosocomial Infections: Evidence from Asante-Mampong Municipal Government Hospital, Ghana

Denis Dekugmen Yar, Gyapong Francis, Kusi Roland, Opoku-Agyei Collins, Gadafi Iddrisu Balali, Richard Amankwah Kuffour & Emmanuel Effah-Yeboah · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

Background: The users of mobile phones often contaminate them with several microflorae including viruses, fungi, and bacteria via unhygienic conditions and habits making phones a breeding ground and a tool for the transmission of infections. This study examined microbial contamin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i630327

Microbial Quality of Frozen Chicken Parts from three Import Countries into the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana

Denis Dekugmen Yar, William Kwajo Jimah Kwenin, Winfred Kwame Zanu, Gadafi Iddrisu Balali, Enos Kwame Adepa & Gyapong Francis · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

There is an upsurge in the consumption of chicken meat leading to a high influx of imported frozen chicken parts into the Ghanaian markets with little information on their microbial qualities. This study examined the microbial quality of imported frozen chicken parts from three m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i630326

Optimisation of Lactic Acid Fermentation from Cassava Peel by Lactobacillus casei (ATCC334)

Rahmat Folashade Zakariyah, Micheal Oluwaseyi Ojo, Kamoldeen Abiodun Ajijolakewu, Kudirat Bolanle Saliu, Risikat Nike Ahmed, Tariq Oluwakunmi Agbabiaka & Alhassan Sani · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

The demand for lactic acid is steadily increasing due to the desire of its bioproduction over chemical synthesis. The associated cost, however, is a significant hurdle. This study reports lactic acid fermentation by Lactobacillus casei ATCC334 from cassava peel. It investigates t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i630325

Plastic Degrading Microbes: A Review

B. Saritha, Sanakausar A. Sindgi & O. K. Remadevi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

Plastic accumulation is the vital cause of environmental pollution and is an ever-increasing ecological threat. The sustainable use of synthetic polymers is one of the major challenges of the twenty- first century. The conventional techniques employed to degrade plastic in the en...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i630324

Bacteriological Quality of Local Streams and Antibacterial Effect of Ocimum gratissimum and Psidium guajava

Etim Lawrence Bassey & Ekong Mercy Okon · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

Background: Streams are known sources of drinking water for most communities in the rural areas. It importance to human and other forms of life cannot be overemphasize, hence the need to evaluate it portability Methodology: Microbiological quality of different streams in Inua Akp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i630323

Resistance Profile and Molecular Characterization of Toxigenic Vibrio cholerae Strains Responsible for the 2016 to 2018 Epidemic in Republic of Benin (West Africa)

Eliane Assiba Olorun-Kosun Akpo, Tamegnon Victorien Dougnon, Rosalie Sacheli, Alidehou Jerrold Agbankpe, Olivia Mariette Yégbandé Houngbégnon, Pierrette Melin & Honoré Sourou Bankole · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

Aims: This study aims to characterize of toxigenic Vibrio cholerae strains for improved cholera surveillance in Benin. Methodology: 304 diarrheal stool samples were collected from people with watery diarrhea of unknown etiology and vomiting during epidemics from 2016 to 2018 in B...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i630322

Susceptibility to Antibiotics and Reactive Oxygen Species in Escherichia coli: A Survey of Clinical and Environmental Isolates

Carlos F. Amábile-Cuevas, Leticia Martínez & Irma Rosas · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

Aims: Some bacterial responses to oxidative stress also diminish antibiotic susceptibility; also, some antibiotics do increase oxidative stress within bacterial cells. Linkage or cross-resistance to prooxidants and antibiotics could facilitate the selection of antibiotic resistan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i530321

Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Escherichia coli Detected in Pig Faecal Samples from Anambra State

E. A. Kyrian-Ogbonna, I. A. Ekwealor, E. N. Eze, R. A. Eluba, E. C. Nworji, E. C. Ogah & A. A. Oladejo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

Aim: Pig farmers use antibiotics for therapeutic, metaphylaxis, prophylaxis and growth promotion in their farm animals. This work was aimed to determine the antibiogram of Escherichia coli isolated from pig faecal samples from pig farms in the three senatorial zones of Anambra St...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i530320

Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Bacteria Isolated from Hospital Surfaces and Environment in Kenya

Maina Susan Muthoni · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

Objective: Control of hospital environment is key to success of healthcare quality. Increasing emergence and spread of pathogenic bacteria is of great concern and continues to challenge infection prevention and epidemiology practice. This study aimed at providing information abou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i530319

Lipolytic Activities of Bacteria and Fungi Isolated from Soil Samples

Racheal Oluwayemisi Fashogbon, Bose Adebayo, Victoria Musa & Titilayo Femi-Ola · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

This study was carried out at the Department of Microbiology, Microbiology Laboratory, Ado-Ekiti State University, Ekiti State, Nigeria between July, 2018 to March, 2019. Due to the diverse biotechnological importance of lipases as a biocatalytic enzyme, extracellular production...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i530318

Evaluation of the Microbiological Quality of Soy Cheeses Sold at the Dantokpa Market in the Municipality of Cotonou in Benin

Célestin C. K. Tchekessi, Christian T. R. Konfo, Roseline T. M. Bleoussi, Kévin C. M. Seho, Anayce A. M. Djogbe, Pivot S. A. Sachi, Jultesse S. B. Banon, Karl T. Assogba, Edwige Ahoussi & Innocent P. Bokossa Yaou · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

The objective of this study is to contribute to improving the health quality of soy cheese produced and sold in Benin, through the evaluation of the microbiological quality of samples taken at the Dantokpa market in southern Benin. Samples were taken from the women producers and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i530317