Aims: The aim of this study was to propose a model describing the relationship between the antimicrobial concentration and the inhibition zone diameter during antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology of the University of Yaound...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/39218
Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) was subjected to different fermentation methods and treatments for 72 hr. The raw (control) and fermented samples were analyzed for microbial and proximate composition. The pH ranged from 6.8 to 4.5 after 72 hr fermentation. The microbial evaluation res...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/33604
Simiat Olanike Jimoh, Lawal Aminat Olajumoke, Ashorobi Abdul Adisa, Oyekanmi Ezekiel Abiodun, Bakare Rashidat Ikeoluwa, Adefioye Nafisat Adesola & Ibrahim Ramon Adegboyega·Microbiology Research Journal International·2018
Aim: Synthesis of polyhydric alcohol from agricultural residue using Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Study of Design: Submerged fermentation process, biomass yield and reducing sugar analysis, non-reducing sugar analysis, extraction and quantification of sugar monomers and polyhydric a...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/34852
Background: Contaminated beef products sold in Nigeria are widely consumed by all with little or no knowledge of the presence or occurrence of possible pathogen. Methods: The current study investigated the presence of shiga toxin producing strains of E. coli (STEC) in beef produc...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/32959
Aim: This study assessed age group related level of infection and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of Staphylococcus aureus strains from a clinical specimen. Study Design: This is a prospective cross-sectional study conducted among in-patients and out- patients suspected of...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/39731
Mahnaz Hossain Fariba, Abdullah Bashar Sami, Debanjan Bhattacharjee, Sajal Kumar Saha, Sitesh Chandra Bachar, M. Aftab Uddin & Ruhul Haque Kuddus·Microbiology Research Journal International·2018
Introduction: It is established that improper use of antibiotics leads to rapid development of bacterial antibiotic resistance. We investigated changes in the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of pathogenic bacteria in a megacity where improper antibiotic use is common. Methodolo...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/39626
Background: Systemic fungal infections are increasing, and they cause severe morbidity and high mortality rates among immuno-compromised patients. Conventional laboratory methods for identifying fungal pathogens, although continuously improving, are still time consuming. Therefor...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/39249
Adriana da Fonte Porto Carreiro, Sarah Florindo de Figueiredo Guedes, Beatriz Helena Dias Panariello, Paula Ventura da Silveira, Malvin N. Janal & Simone Duarte·Microbiology Research Journal International·2018
Introduction: Farnesol is known as a quorum sensing (QS) molecule that has a role as an anti-biofilm agent. It is produced by C. albicans and blocks the morphological transition from yeasts to hyphae. The hyphal development is important for the formation of substantial biofilm bi...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/39345
The wide spread use of petroleum products leads to contamination of soil and aquatic environments, thereby posing a serious threat to all life forms including humans. Therefore, isolation of oil-degrading microorganisms and optimizing conditions for biodegradation process are imp...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/34158
Zannati Ferdous Zaoti, S. M. Zia Hasan, Md. Firose Hossain, Md. Faruk Hasan, Md. Asadul Islam, Md. Khalekuzzaman & Biswanath Sikdar·Microbiology Research Journal International·2018
Aims: Isolation and characterization of bacteria from the bacterial wilt disease of banana and evaluation of their sensitivity. Study Design: This study was an experimental laboratory design. Place and Duration of Study: Disease infected banana plant leaves were collected from R...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/38206
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the awareness of antimicrobial resistance among Primary Health Care Workers in Buyende district. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study employing qualitative and quantitative methods. Administration of a questionnaire evaluating knowled...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/38832
Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the role of C. trachomatis and expression of human heat shock protein-60 in pregnancy loss among women with miscarriages in Sokoto Metropolis. North-western, Nigeria. Study Design: Case-control study. Place and Duration of Study: This...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/35552
Amari Ler-N’Ogn Dadé Georges Elisée, N’guessan Aya Carine, Bomisso Edson Lezin, Kouakou Tanoh Hilaire, Ake Sévérin & Kone Daouda·Microbiology Research Journal International·2018
Bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum still constitutes tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) economical disease in the world. This disease is favored by very humid soils and high temperatures. Genetic control currently used is the most effective strategy. Disease control in cr...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/38917
Ogi is a traditional fermented food produced from maize and serves as breakfast food for the majority of the population and is a good food choice for the sicks. Locally produced Ogi varies in its quality and shelf life because it is produced without any starter culture. In order...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/33041
We describe the characterization of an enterovirus isolate recovered from untreated raw sewage in Ibadan, southwest Nigeria in 2010. The isolate was neutralized by specific antisera and consequently identified as Echovirus 7 (E7). Subsequent molecular characterization showed the...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/38280