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Prevalence of Fusarium Species Associated with Peach Decline in Tunisian Nurseries

Sabrine Mannai, Najwa Benfradj, Najet Horrigue-Raouani & Naima Boughalleb-M’Hamdi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Aims: To survey nurseries and diagnosis of the young peach seedlings decline, to investigate the Fusariumspecies associated with the decline of peach in Tunisian nurseries  using morphological and molecular tools and determine the pathogenicity of the most predominant species on...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/40746

Effect of Standardized Anti-malarial Herbal Tea (Malatreat) on Plasmodium berghei Infection in Mice

Salome Ida-Awaji Eyaete, Hope Delesi Kagbo & Florence Onyemachi Nduka · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Aim: To investigate the curative effect of standardized anti-malarial herbal tea, Trade Name: Malatreat composed of 5 different herbs as follows: Sida acuta 10%, Tridax procumbens 15%, Alstonia boonei 35%, Phyllanthus amarus 25% and Citrus Sinensis 15% on malaria parasitemia in m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/40094

Molecular Detection of the Arr-2 Gene in Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae Resistant to Rifampicin in Abidjan, Côte D'Ivoire

Victoire Gadou, Nathalie Kouadio Guessennd, Abalé A.Toty, Fernique Konan, Mohamed Baguy Ouattara, Mireille Dosso, Seydina M. Diène, Joseph Allico Djaman & Jean-Marc Rolain · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Aims: The aim of this study was to demonstrate the presence of rifampicin resistance arr-2 gene in certain enterobacteria of clinical origin from various biological products. Place and Duration of Study: National Reference Center for Antibiotics of Pasteur Institute of Côte d'Ivo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/40552

Occurrence and Antibiogram of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Locally-Pasteurised Cow Milk (Kindirmo) Sold in Parts of Nasarawa Town, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Y. Aliyu, C. R. Reuben, A. M. Sani & E. M. Salawu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

This work was aimed at determining the occurrence and antibiogram of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from locally-pasteurised milk (kindirmo) sold in parts of Nasarawa Town, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. In this study, 123 samples were obtained from three different sampling points – Na...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/40294

Hepatitis B Prevalence, Knowledge and Occupational Factors among Health Care Workers in Fako Division, South West Region Cameroon

Serge Ngekeng, Alain Chichom-Mefire, Peter Fon Nde, Dickson Shey Nsagha, Alphonse Tonia Nkuigue, Kevine Tiogouo, Franka Mbu Oben, Patou Franck Ekotang & Siméon Pierre Choukem · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Aims: Hepatitis B is a major public health problem in Cameroon and health care workers (HCWs) due to the nature of their work continue to be at high risk. Only very few studies have investigated the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) prevalence and its associated factors among h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/40445

Antimicrobial Studies on Leaf and Stem Extracts of Solanum erianthum

T. T. Alawode, L. Lajide, B. J. Owolabi, M. T. Olaleye & B. T. Ogunyemi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Aims: The current study examines the leaves and stem extracts of Solanum erianthum for antimicrobial activities. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology Akure between September 2014 and July 2015. Methodology: The extracts were scree...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/39911

Alleviation of Salinity Stress Effects in Forage Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) by Bradyrhizobium sp. Inoculation

Alaa El-Dein Omara & Tamer El-Gaafarey · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

To investigate salt stress and inoculation effects on nodulation and growth of forage cowpea (Vigna unguiculata cv. Baladi), experiments were conducted under laboratory, greenhouse and field conditions. Six isolates were tested for salt tolerance by culturing in liquid medium sup...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/40727

Retrospective Studies on the Incidence of Ear Infections among Patients at National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna, North Central Nigeria

B. R. Danraka & M. Bello · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Ear infection is one of the commonest symptoms which are caused by trauma to any part of the ear components. The retrospective analysis of the incidence of ear infection was carried out using patients’ medical records from the period of February to October 2011. Results of this s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/40023

The Effect of Aspergillus flavus ES Isolate on the Decolourisation of Crystal Violet, Titan Yellow and Congo Red

Eman, S. Abdelkhalek · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

In the textile and dyeing industries, chemical dyes are increasingly preferred over natural dyes. Chemical dyes are easier to use and more cost effective to synthesize. The firmness and colour variety of chemical dyes is also beneficial. Unfortunately, these chemical dyes are oft...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/38858

Detection of TEM and SHV Genes in Clinical Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae Strains ESBL Isolated in Neonatology and Pediatric Units

V. M’bengue Gbonon, S. A. Afran, K. N. Guessennd, A. A. Toty, T. F. B. Diplo, A. S. P. N’Guetta & M. Dosso · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Aims: To detect blaTEM and blaSHV genes in Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) strains resistant to β-lactams isolated from neonatal and pediatric infections. Place and Duration: Bacteriology-Virology Department and Molecular Biology platform of P...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/39354

Detection of Mutation of PBP1 Gene of Helicobacter pylori in Gastric Biopsies in Abidjan

C. V. Mbengue Gbonon, F. B. Diplo Tchepe, N. Guessennd, A. F. Yapo, S. Kacou Ngazoa, N. D. Coulibaly, A. J. Djaman & M. Dosso · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to determine the presence of mutations in the gene pbp1, conferring resistance to amoxicillin of Helicobacter pylori, from gastric biopsies in Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire). Place and Duration: Between August 2015 and February 2016, gastric biop...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/39353

Molecular Detection of Torque Teno Virus among HIV Seropositive Patients in Khartoum, Sudan

Ibrahim A. Almoshrf, Abdel Rahim M. El Hussein, Isam M. Elkhidir & Khalid A. Enan · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Background: Torque Teno Virus (TTV) is a newly discovered non- enveloped, single-stranded DNA virus of high genotypic variability, frequently detected in patients with acute or chronic hepatitis with non A-G etiology. Objective: This study was carried out to look for the presence...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/38077

Prevalence of NS3 Mutations Inducing Resistance to Protease Inhibitors in Chronically Infected Hepatitis C Virus Genotype 4 Patients in Egypt

Ahmed Gaballah, Iman Naga, Amel Elsheredy, Gamal Elsawaf & Ola Kader · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Background and Objectives: Directly acting antiviral agents, like NS3 protease inhibitors, are representing the backbone for the current therapy of Hepatitis C virus infection. Given the heterogeneities in HCV genome, not all protease inhibitors will be equally effective against...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/40180

Development of a New Bifunctional Fusion Protein of Vaccine Strains Clostridium perfringens Type D and Clostridium septicum Epsilon-alpha Toxin Genes

Marzieh Kamalirousta & Reza Pilehchian · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

There are various difficulties regarding of produce and design of a suitable fusion protein, and functionality is the most important of this problem. For producing a functional fusion protein, it is necessary to have a proper suitable host to clone a properly designed fusion gene...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/39261

Evaluation of Xpert MTB/ RIF Assay for the Detection of Female Genital Tuberculosis in a Tertiary Care Center- A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Anjum Farhana, Danish Zahoor, Munazah Manzoor & Farhath Kanth · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Aims: Female genital tuberculosis (FGTB) is a silent disease and patients may present with non-specific symptoms irrespective of disease severity and duration. It is a major cause of severe tubal disease leading to infertility. A high degree of suspicion is required for its diagn...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/39636