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Occurrence and Antibiogram of Bacteria Isolated from Effluent and Waste Dump Site Soil of Selected Hospitals in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria

I. E. Andy & E. A. Okpo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

This study investigated the antibiogram of bacteria isolated from effluent and waste dump site soil of selected hospitals in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria. The bacterial isolates were identified on the basis of standard cultural, morphological and biochemical characteristics. Antib...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/44932

Effect of Processing on Microbial Load, Physicochemical Properties and Nutritional Composition of Plukenetia conophora (Africa Walnut)

A. O. Ileola, T. R. Omodara & O. S. Fatoba · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

This research was carried out to determine the effect(s) of different processing methods on the nutritional composition of Plukenetia conophora (Africa walnut) seeds. The dried walnut seeds were sorted, cleaned, cracked and dehulled by abrasion to get the cotyledons. The raw samp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/41024

Frequency and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Patients Attending University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital

Askira M. Umoru, Tijani Isa, Muhammad M. Ibrahim, T. M. Isyaka, I. Y. Ngoshe & A. Aliyu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Aim: This study was aimed at determining the frequency of occurrence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and the susceptibility pattern of isolates to antibiotics. Place of Study: Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), Nigeria. Methodology: On...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/44610

Assessment of Surfactant Degrading Potential of Fungal Isolates from Detergent Contaminated Soil in Ondo State, Nigeria

D. J. Arotupin, A. K. Onifade & A. Yusuf · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Aim: To isolate and identify fungal flora from the detergent contaminated soil in Ondo State, Nigeria and also to evaluate biodegrading potentials of the potent isolates by comparing and quantifying their enzyme activity.                                     Place and Duration of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/43218

Change in Expression of Genes Involved in the G-Protein Signaling Pathway (GP-SP) is Associated with Voriconazole-Resistance (VCZ-R) in Aspergillus Species

Suganthini Krishnan Natesan, Lulu Farhana & Wenjuan Wu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Background: Invasive infections due to Aspergillus species continue to be associated with a significant morbidity in immuno-compromised patients. Despite the availability of several azoles [isavuconazole (ISZ), posaconazole (POS), voriconazole (VCZ) and itraconazole (ITZ)], morta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/44716

Occurrence and Antibiogram of Shigella spp in Free Range and Intensively Reared Chickens in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria

Obi, Okechukwu J. & Ike, Anthony C. · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Introduction: Shigellosis is considered a veterinary and public health problem of major importance. Shigella is implicated in food poisoning and bloody diarrhoea in humans and is an important cause of various diseases of livestock resulting in high morbidity and mortality. Shigel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/44934

Multidrug Resistance Pattern of Salmonella Typhimurium Isolated from Rectal Swabs of Stray Dogs at Chittagong Metropolitan Area (CMA), Bangladesh

Tofazzal Md. Rakib, Md. Shafiqul Islam, Md. Nur-E-Azam, Shariful Islam, Abdullah Al Faruq, Tridip Das, Lipi Akter, Mohammad Mahmudul Hassan & Mohammad Alamgir Hossain · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance pattern in Salmonella from 108 rectal swab of stray dogs of 9 randomly selected areas of Chittagong Metropolitan Area. Rectal swabs were collected for isolating Salmonella enterica se...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/43939

Past & Current Status of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus & Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Pakistan

Azra Ayoub & Atia Iqbal · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been emerging rapidly all over the world. Along with the developed countries, this agent has been spreading drastically among developing countries. Pakistan is one of these targeted countries where the spreading of MRSA is al...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/13349

Optimization of Fermentation Conditions for Production of 1, 3-Dihydroxyacetone from Glycerol Obtained as a Byproduct during Biodiesel Production

B. L. Sudarshan & K. R. Sanjay · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Aims: Present study was carried out using the glycerol obtained during biodiesel production for the conversion of 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) by fermentation using bacterial strains G. oxydans, B. licheniformis and Acetobacter sp. Study Design: Experiments were carried out to opti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/17137

Comparative Study on Phytochemical Extraction, Antibacterial and Synergistic Activity of Zingiber rubens with Tetracyclin on Homo sapiens and Gallus domesticus Originated Enteropathogenic Bacteria

Vinod Singh Bisht, Shivani Kandwal, Nisha Bisht, Hem Chandra Pant & Vishant Negi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Introduction: Nature is a rich source of medicinal plants, these medicinal plants used as a therapeutic agent from thousands years. At present medicinal properties of many plants compiled and these plants are source of many drugs, but properties of some medicinal plants is still...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/15909

Prevalence and Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Wound and Otitis Media among Patients Attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria

Suraj Ibrahim, Abubakar Sunusi Adam, Adamu Almustapha Aliero & Shamsuddeen Umar · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Aims: The study aimed at determining the prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of S. aureus isolated from wound and otitis media among patients attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospitals, Kano Nigeria. Study Design:  This was an experimental laboratory cross-sectional st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/44684

Plasmid-Mediated Quinolone Resistance Genes qnrA, qnrB, qnrC, qnrD, qnrS and aac (6')-Ib in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii

Sahar A. M. Ali, Reem M. M. Hassan, Sahar M. Khairat & Amira M. A. Salama · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Background: The emergence and spread of antimicrobial-resistant bacterial isolates is of great concern, especially to commonly used antimicrobials as Quinolones. Aim of the Study: Estimation of the prevalence of quinolone-resistant P. aeruginosa and A. baumannii in various clinic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/44295

Knowledge and Perception of Caregivers about Risk Factors and Manifestations of Pneumonia among Under Five Children in Butaleja District, Eastern Uganda

Beatrice Aguti, Godfrey Kalema, Dinah Maria Lutwama, Martin Loy Mawejje, Emmanuel Mupeyi, David Okanya, Rebecca Nekaka & Yahaya Gavamukulya · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Background: Despite the widespread national intervention strategies to curb its occurrence, Pneumonia remains one of the leading causes of morbidity in Butaleja district. This was a cross-sectional study carried out at Busolwe Hospital and aimed at establishing the knowledge and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/44179

Physico-chemical and Microbiological Characteristics of a River Mud as substrate for Biological Generation of Electricity in the Niger Delta, Nigeria

David N. Ogbonna & Obande O. Orinya · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Aim: This study investigates the physico-chemical and microbiological characteristics of a river mud (sediments) as substrates for biological generation of electricity. Study Design: The study employed standard microbiological and physio-chemical experimental design and data inte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/44112