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Landfill Waste Effluents Increase the Population and Diversity of Soil Microorganisms: The Case of Olusosun Landfill, Lagos, Nigeria

Eucharia Ezenwanyi Nmema, Eunice Ngozi Anaele & Olakunle David Teniola · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Aims: This study investigated the impact of landfill waste effluents on the population and diversity of soil microorganisms, and a comparative study between landfill soil and effluent-free field soil. Study Design: A comparative, investigative survey. Place and Duration of Study:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/32420

Isolation, Characterization and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum from Infertile and Pregnant Women in Lagos, Nigeria

Eugene Ikeh, Mike Ebie, John Allanana, John Oluwle & Nneoma Idika · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Background: Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum are potentially pathogenic agents, playing aetiologicroles in both genital infections and infertility. In human in-vitro fertilization systems, the presence of U. urealyticum in either semen or female genital tract results...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/33323

Evaluation of Antimicrobial Potency and Phytochemical Screening of Persea americana Leaf Extracts against Selected Bacterial and Fungal Isolates of Clinical Importance

O. E. Ajayi, S. I. Awala, O. T. Olalekan & O. A. Alabi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Aim: The quest for novel bioactive from natural sources informed the evaluation of the antimicrobial alongside the phytochemical composition of leaf extracts of Persea americana obtained from Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. Study Design: This study assessed the prospective antimicrob...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/24508

Molecular Detection of Antibiotic Resistance of Helicobacter pylori from Gastric Biopsies in Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire)

Diplo Tchépe Flore Bernadette, C. Gbonon Mbengue Valérie, Guessennd Nathalie, Yapo Adou Francis, Kakou N'gazoa Solange, Ouattara Aboulaye, Coulibaly N'golo David, Djaman Allico Joseph & Dosso Mireille · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Aims: To determine the genes of resistance to amoxicillin, clarithromycin and metronidazole of Helicobacter pylori in gastric biopsies in Côte d'Ivoire. Place and Duration: The study was performed at the department of gastroenterology of Cocody Hospital and University Center, at...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/32912

Silver Nanoparticles: Biosynthesis, Characterization and Application on Cotton Fabrics

Amr Fouda & Th. I. Shaheen · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Aim: Silver nanoparticles are applied to textiles for their strong antimicrobial activity against human pathogenic bacteria which attached at clothes; improve the clinical dressing and potential uses in various medical applications. In the present study, the silver nanoparticles...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/32961

Risk Factors Associated with Salmonella Contamination of Chicken Carcases in Traditional Slaughterhouses in Morocco

A. Chaiba & F. Rhazi Filali · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Aim: The objective of this study was to identify the risk factors for Salmonella spp. contamination of Moroccan chicken carcases during slaughtering. Sixty four traditional slaughter houses were studied from  October  2014 to June  2016  in Ouarzazate (Morocco). Methodology: A qu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/33013

An in-vitro Analysis of the Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of the Methanol Extract of Hypoxis hemerocallideacorm (MEHHC) from Botswana

N. Mannathoko, S. George, S. Souda, K. Chabaesele & I. Goercke · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Aims: To evaluate the antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of the methanol extract of Hypoxis hemerocallidea corm (MEHHC) with different assays. Study Design: In vitro evaluation of antibacterial and antioxidant activities of the MEHHC. Location and Duration of Study: Departmen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/32936

Microbiological Characteristics of Traditionally Fermented Milk (Roub) Manufactured and Sold in Khartoum State, Sudan

Mohamed Osman Mohamed Abdalla & Safinaz Adil Sir El-Khatem Osman · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Aims: This study was conducted to evaluate the microbiological quality of roub collected from different areas in Khartoum State, Sudan during the storage period. Methodology: Thirty roub samples were collected from Khartoum, Khartoum North and Omdurman areas in sterile polyethyle...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/33150

Influence of Physicochemical Parameters on Mosquito Larvicidal Potency of Bacillus subtilis Isolated from Musca domestica (Linn) Cadavers in Nigeria

F. O. Omoya & B. E. Boboye · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Aims: Biological control method is one of the methods used in controlling the menace of insect pest because it posed no threat to the human health and less damage to the environment. This study therefore assessed the effect of selected physicochemical parameters on the larvicidal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/31806

Bacterial and Fungal Contaminants in Mycobacterium tuberculosis Cultures at National Tuberculosis Referral Laboratory-Kampala

Tushabe John Vianney, Katuura Esther & Iramiot J. Stanley · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Aim: This study was aimed at identification of fungal and bacterial contaminants in Tuberculosis cultures at the Uganda National Reference Laboratory (NTRL). Methods: The cultures were previously grown on Lowenstein-Jensen (LJ) medium in bottle slants. The method used involved co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/32801

Chemical Constituents Analysis of Petroleum Ether Extract from Xylaria striata by GC-MS

Luo Jing, Yang Wei, Wu Jiaoqi, Ren Qingyuan, He Xinsheng & Huang Yi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Aims: To analyze the chemical constituents of petroleum ether extract of Xylaria striata. Methodology: Xylaria striata was extracted by petroleum ether, and then the extract was analyzed by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS). Identification of compounds was achieved from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/32719

Antimicrobial Potential of Dacryodes edulis against Selected Clinical Bacterial Isolates

A. F. Amise, J. A. Lennox & B. E. Agbo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

The antimicrobial potential of Dacryodes edulis was investigated to determine the antimicrobial properties of the collected raw D. edulis pulp and seed extracts on some medically important human pathogens. The research was investigated against the selected human pathogens using s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/29447

Gram Negative Bacterial Diversity and Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles in Heavily Polluted Environmental Samples around The Sır Dam Lake (Turkey)

Emel B. Buyukunal & Sevcihan Tas · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Background: The Sır Dam Lake is located on the Ceyhan River and provides a major water-supply to agricultural fields in Southern Turkey. However, it has so far received various industrial and household wastes in excessive amounts. Aims: This study aims to analyze Gram negative ba...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/32773

Antagonistic Potential of Soil Bacteria against Plant Pathogenic Fungi: Aspergillus niger

A. P. Rao & P. T. Nnaji · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Aims: This study was carried out with the aim of assessing the antagonistic potentials of soil bacteria against the plant pathogenic fungi Aspergillus niger. Study Design: The complete Randomized Design was the experimental design for this study. Place and duration of study:  Thi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/29725