Health and productivity of sheep and goats are affected greatly by superficial and deep abscesses. This study aimed to investigate the bacterial causative agents and their antibiogram of local and foreign breeds of sheep and goats abscesses in in Alhasa and Dammam areas of Kingdo...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/38366
Aim: The CD4 T lymphocytes play a key role in achieving a regulated effective immune response to foreign antigens. It is also a valuable parameter for assessing HIV disease progression. However, variations in CD4 T lymphocyte values due to diverse factors have been reported. Here...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/38401
András Fodor, László Makrai, László Fodor, István Venekei, Ferenc Husvéth, László Pál, Andor Molnár, Károly Dublecz, Csaba Pintér, Sándor Józsa & Michael G. Klein·Microbiology Research Journal International·2018
Aims: To elucidate the anticoccidial potential of antimicrobial peptides from Xenorhabdus budapestensison both causative pathogens (prokaryotic Clostridium perfringens and eukaryotic Eimeria tenella). Objectives: (1) To establish if the antimicrobial compounds of the cell-free cu...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/38516
This research was aimed to contribute to the previous knowledge of combating pathogens by using local medicinal plants in Bangladesh. In the present work, the antibacterial activity of Paan (Piper betel leaves) and Black cumin (Nigella sativa seeds) extracts in water as well as i...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/37796
This research investigated the effects of varying concentrations of crude oil on the population of crude oil degrading microorganisms in crude oil polluted agricultural soils from Igodan- Lisa, Oba-Ile and Ido-Ani areas of Ondo State, Nigeria. The soil samples were exposed to 1-...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/38053
I. K. Kouadio, N. Guessennd, A. Dadié, A. Konaté, V. Gbonon, B. Tiékoura, S. Kpoda, M. B. Ouattara, F. Konan, A. Ajayi, M. Djè & M. Dosso·Microbiology Research Journal International·2017
Aims: The study was to evaluate the genetic potential of beta-lactam resistance in Escherichia coli strains producing extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) isolated from the faecal flora of piglets. Place and Duration of Study: National Reference Center for Antibiotics and Mole...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/38449
Open dumpsite system is practiced in Bwari as in most cities in Nigeria. Decomposing wastes, soil samples and aerial samples were taken from the two major dumpsites in Bwari; Bwari Complex Dumpsite and Bwari Area Council Dumpsite (referred to dumpsites 1 and 2 respectively in thi...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/33610
Aim: The aim of this study was to identify bacterial uropathogens responsible for asymptomatic bacteriuria among pregnant women registering for antenatal care at selected clinics in Harare, Zimbabwe. Study Design: A cross sectional study design was conducted at 4 selected primary...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/38356
The development of non-dairy fermented products is fast gaining acceptability due to its unique benefits. Several factors such as storage conditions, processing methods and constituent of such products usually affect its physicochemical properties. Tigernut-milk drink fermented b...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/37698
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the susceptibility pattern of bacterial pathogens against spice extracts. Place of Study: Microbiology laboratory of Bells University of Technology; between August, 2015 to July, 2016. Methodology: The three spices; Capsicum annuum (cay...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/37904
Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a multifaceted group of neurodevelopmental disorders. Gastrointestinal problems are commonly reported in children with autism and may correlate with autism severity. A recent study reported that Sutterella species were frequently foun...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/37988
Nicole Prisca Nieko Dangui Makaya, Nathalie Kouadio Guessennd, Karine Manzan Kossia Gba, Valérie Gbonon, Bertin Konan Tiekoura, Abalé Anatole Toty, Joel Eric Tahou, Simon-Pierre Assavon Nguetta & Mireille Dosso·Microbiology Research Journal International·2017
Aims: Objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of clinical Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains expressing antibiotic resistance mechanisms of the family of β-lactams, aminoglycosides and fluoroquinolones in Abidjan. Study Design: It is a retrospective study. Place of St...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/37853
Globally, non-dairy products are fast gaining acceptability comparable to dairy products in order to satisfy certain individuals with dietary limitations. Natural food additives such as ginger and garlic are preferable to chemically synthesized food additives and flavour enhancer...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/37699
A biofilm is any group of microorganism in which cells stick to each other on a surface. While forming these biofilms microorganisms excrete out extracellular polymeric substances and form a film like structure around them. These extracellular polymeric substance are generally co...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/36935
Background: Antimicrobial resistance poses great threats to the treatment and eradication of pathogenic microbes. An increasing number of infectious diseases are now becoming difficult to treat in the developing world, but the root of the problems is vaguely known. Aims: This stu...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/34812