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Clinico-epidemiological and Socio-demographic Profile of HIV/AIDS Patients Diagnosed at a Tertiary Care Centre in Kashmir

Yousuf Ul Bashir, Anjum Farhana, Junaid Ahmed, Sheikh Mohammad Saleem & Huda Shafi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Objectives: To study the Clinico-epidemiological and Socio-demographic profile of HIV/AIDS patients diagnosed at HIV clinic of Government Medical College and associated hospitals, Srinagar.  Methods: A total of 50220 individuals visited the said clinic and were enrolled for the s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v27i130091

Microbial Quality of Well Water in Upland and Riverine Communities of Rivers State, Nigeria

C. C. Nwankwo & M. Julie, Ovunda · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

In this study, health risk assessment of well water from twelve communities grouped into upland and riverine in Rivers State was carried out in several categories such as uses of water, skin infections and health assessment via questionnaire distribution. Malaria was recorded to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v27i130089

Efficacy of Extracts of Some Plants against Post Harvest Fungal Deterioration of Cassava Root (Manihot esculenta Crantz) in Nigeria

A. C. Amadioha & Kenkwo Promise Chidi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Fungitoxic potentials of Piper guineense, Ocimum graticimum, Casia alata, and Tagetes erecta extracts in the management of postharvest fungal deterioration of cassava root were investigated. Pathogenicity tests revealed Aspergillus niger, and Trichodderma viride as causal organis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v27i130090

Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Three Combinations of Different Antibiotics against Microorganisms in Gingival Abscess – An in Situ Study

Viral Maru Pravin, Farhin Katge, Manohar Poojari & Shilpa K. Shetty · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Background: It is important to maintain primary dentition in the dental arch to facilitate the development of permanent teeth, in spite of teeth with infected root canals. Antimicrobial agents have been used, but, even a broad spectrum antibiotic could not eradicate all the bacte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v27i130088

Aromatic Hydrocarbons Degradation and Plasmid Profile of Marine Bacterial Isolates Obtained from Petroleum Contaminated Marine Environments of Niger Delta Nigeria

Bright Obidinma Uba · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aims: To determine the aromatic hydrocarbons degradability and plasmid profile of the marine bacteria isolated from Rivers State contaminated marine environments of Niger Delta. Study Design: Nine treatments and the controls designs were set up in triplicates containing 100 mL of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v27i130087

Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Bacteria Isolated from Fitness Machines in Selected Fitness Centers at Akure and Elizade University in Ondo State Nigeria

O. S. Fadare & O. B. Durojaye · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aim: This study seeks to determine the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of bacteria isolated from surfaces of fitness machines at fitness center located at Elizade University and Akure town. Methods: Samples were collected from the different site of gym equipment including threa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i630084

Local Stability of the Effects of Early Detection and Treatment on the Dynamics of Tuberculosis Using Lyapunov Function Method

James Andest, Joshua A. Kwanommu & Yakubu Isa Arisko · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

This study aims to use Lyapunov function method to build a SEIR model in the analysis of early detection and treatment. The SEIR model is a system of ordinary differential equations of six dimension developed from our compartment then building a mathematical theorem which guarant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i630082

Multidrug Resistant Salmonella Isolated from Street Foods in Chittagong, Bangladesh

Mohammad Mahmudul Hassan, Shajeda Begum, Abdullah Al Faruq, Mahabub Alam, Tareq Mahmud & Ariful Islam · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aim: The oodles raising of zoonotic multi-drug resistance (MDR) Salmonella spp. during the last decade, especially in developing countries by repeated challenges resulting from increased and indiscriminate use of antimicrobials in food animals, fish and crop production, and human...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i630083

Glyphosate Degradation by Two Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria (PGPB) Isolated from Rhizosphere of Maize

E. Ezaka, A. K. Akintokun, P. O. Akintokun, L. B. Taiwo, A. C. O. Uthman, O. A. Oyedele & O. I. Aluko · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

This study was aimed at evaluating the possible utilization of glyphosate tolerant plant growth promoting bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Bacillus cereus) for bioremediation of glyphosate polluted soil. The soil samples were spiked with 3.1 mg/ml, 7.2 mg/ml and 14.4 mg/ml of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i630081

Exploring the Optimization of UV Mutants of Streptomyces clavuligerus for Clavulanic Acid Production

Isara Lourdes Cruz-Hernández, Eliton da Silva Vasconcelos, Juliana Conceição Teodoro, Alvaro de Baptista-Neto, Maria Lucia Gonsales da Costa Araujo & Alberto Colli Badino · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Streptomyces clavuligerus, initially described as a Cephamycin C producer, has been currently utilized to produce clavulanic acid (CA) which shows low antibiotic activity, being, however, a strong β-lactamase inhibitor, enzymes responsible for bacterial resistance to β–lactam ant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i630080

Recreational Water Quality Assessment of Some Selected Swimming Pools in the Asuogyaman District, Ghana

Matthew Glover Addo, Joseph Tee & John Asiedu Larbi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

The aim of this study seeks to assess the quality of recreational waters in selected swimming pools in the Asuogyaman district in the Eastern Region, Ghana. Samples from three different swimming facilities, coded as VH, RS and SH were collected during the months of March 2018 thr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i530079

In vitro Evaluation of the Antibacterial Activities of Zea mays’ Stigma and Carica papaya Seeds Hydro-Ethanolic Extracts

M. Salou, A. B. W. Siliadin, S. Dossim, B. Djeri, K. Anani, A. Sadji & Y. Ameyapoh · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Corn and especially maize stigma are traditionally used to facilitate urinary and digestive elimination functions that favour certain diseases such as urinary tract infections. Similarly, papaya seeds possess potent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which improve di...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i530078

Identifying Possible Hepatic Fibrosis of Hepatitis B Origin Using Non-invasive Markers: A Case-control Study in the South West Region of Cameroon

Kukwah Anthony Tufon, Henry Dilonga Meriki, Kwenti Emmanuel Tebit, Teuwafeu Denis Georges, Nyeke James Tony, Nicholas Tendongfor, George Enow-Orock & Damian Nota Anong · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aim: HBV infection is known to cause liver fibrosis as well as some extrahepatic manifestations. We aimed at assessing hematological changes and identifying possible hepatic fibrosis of Hepatitis B origin using non-invasive markers (NIMs). Study Design: A hospital-based Case-cont...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i530077

Growth Profile and Catabolic Pathways Involved in Degradation of Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Marine Bacteria Isolated from Niger Delta, Nigeria

Bright Obidinma Uba · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aims: To determine the growth profile and catabolic pathways involved in degradation of aromatic hydrocarbons by marine bacteria isolated from Niger Delta, Nigeria. Study Design: Nine treatments designs were set up in triplicate in 500 mL conical flask containing 100 mL of steril...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i530075

First Molecular Characterisation of Clinical Strains of Mycobacterium ulcerans in Togo (West Africa)

Menssah Teko, Mounerou Salou, Solange E. Kakou Ngazoa, Issaka Maman, Kodjovi Agbodeka, David Coulibaly N., Christiane Aby Amon, Bahou Roger Dehe & Yaovi Ameyapoh · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Background: Buruli ulcer is the third most common mycobacterial disease worldwide. Cases most occur in 30 countries but severe cases occur in West Africa countries such as Benin, Cote d’Ivoire and Togo mainly in rural regions. Early diagnosis may prevent severe disability. The mo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i530076