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Pattern of Bacterial Isolates in Otitis Media and Their Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile in Okpoko Rural Community, Anambra State, Nigeria: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Robinson A. Mgbakogu, Ngozika O. Achukwu, Nneka G. Mgbachi, Peter U. Achukwu & Robinson A. Mgbakogu (junior) · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear, characterized by inflammation of the mucosal lining, affecting individuals of all ages and genders. If left untreated, it can lead to significant consequences, including economic loss, impaired speech development, hearing impairment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i21714

Risk Assessment of Staphylococcus aureus Food Poisoning Associated with Pork Barbecues in Daloa, Côte d’Ivoire

Ouina Toualy Serge Thibaut, Kouassi Kouassi Clément, YA Kouamé Claude, DIEGAI Jessica Océane Laurie, Kouassi Kra Athanase & KOUSSEMON-CAMARA Marina · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Background: In Daloa, Côte d’Ivoire, the sale of pork barbecues has increased markedly over the past five years. The production and sale chain for these barbecues involves multiple handling steps that can introduce critical contamination points. Pork and personnel participating i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111660

Effect of Misuse of Antibiotics on Cytokine Patterns and Antibiogram of Bacteria Isolates from Surgical Site Infection in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Ehiaghe, JI., Ogbebor, AO., Asiriuwa, I., Erhunmwunse, R.U., Ayanlere, KM., Amengialue, O.O, Ehiaghe F.A & Ogbodo, E.C. · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Antibiotic resistance has emerged as a critical global health challenge, exacerbated by the widespread misuse and overuse of antibiotics. The aim of this research was geared to determine the pattern of multidrug resistance (MDR) isolates among patients with post-operative surgica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i41216

Probiotics in Poultry Farming and their Effects on Gut Microbiota, Immunity and Productivity: A Review

Bruna Brasil Oliveira, Saul de Campos de Melo Almeida, Arthur Costa Pereira Santiago de Almeida, Lívia Ribeiro da Silva, Yamina Coentro Montaldo, Tania Marta Carvalho dos Santos & João Manoel da Silva · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Poultry farming in Brazil is one of the agricultural activities that is gradually evolving, making the country the third largest producer and exporter of chicken meat in the world. Antibiotic supplementation has traditionally been used to stabilize the intestinal microbiota, acce...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i41560

Factors Affecting the Use of Probiotics during Antibiotic Therapy

Aldijana Mahmutović Milićević, Lana Lekić, Halida Mahmutbegović Poljaković, Mehmed Salkić, Amir Kikanović & Nermina Zaimović Imamović · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Aim: To indicate the importance of the use of probiotics and the factors that influence the use of probiotics during antibiotic therapy. Introduction: Antibiotics are pharmacological agents selectively toxic to bacteria, but non-toxic or acceptably toxic to humans, prescribed and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i111114

Antibiogram of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Clinical Isolates Tested for Pan, Extensive and Multidrug Resistances

Uzoamaka Maduakor, Clara Eleazar, Chidozie Nwafor & Veronica Emenuga · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2023

Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa usually cause nosocomial infections with concurrent morbidity and mortality and is generally resistant to many antibiotics. Aim: This study was aimed to determine the proportion of pan-drug-resistant (PDR), extensively drug-resistant (XDR), and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2023/v33i11-121413

Epidemiological Aspect and Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Bacteria Responsible for Meningitis in Children in the Pediatrics Department of the CHU Donka National Hospital of Conakry, Guinea

Taliby Dos Camara, Abdoulaye Makanera, Demba Magassouba & Alpha Ousmane Barry · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2023

Introduction: Meningitis represents a major public health problem in the tropical countries. Objective: To determine the sensitivity to antibiotics of bacteria associated with meningitis in children at Donka National Hospital in Conakry. Methods: This is a prospective and descrip...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2023/v33i71390

Multi Drug Resistance and Multi Antibiotics Resistance Index of Acinetobacter baumannii Isolated from Hospitals in Port Harcourt Metropolis

Patience Nkiru Duruike, Aniekan Affia, Clement Ugochukwu Nyenke & Felix Eedee Konne · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2022

Acinetobacter species are aerobic gram-negative bacilli that can cause healthcare-associated infections and can survive for prolonged periods in the environment. Also on the hands of healthcare workers, infection due to Acinetobacter species is a major challenge within the health...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i530385

Bacteriological Profile of Nosocomial Infections in Visceral Surgery at the CNHU-HKM of Cotonou in Republic of Benin

Aïkou Nicolas, A. Ahoyo Theodora, Degbe Sah Cyriaque, Coulibaly Founzégué Amadou, Sezan Alphonse, Edorh A. Patrick & R. A. Lapo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Wound suppuration is the formation and accumulation of pus in the soft tissue of the wound. As a rule, the natural inflammatory reaction disappears within three to five days and later the wound heals without any character. During this time, in some cases the inflammatory reaction...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i930265

Awareness of Hygiene and Safety Practices on Raw Milk Produced and Consumed in Kiambu County, Kenya

Stephen K. Njoroge & Lucy G. Njue · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

Background: In Kenya Food safety has been a subject of concern in the recent past due to an increase in chronic illnesses. This was triggered by challenges in quality control, unregulated trade of milk by hawkers, and a minimal level of safety awareness among the farmers. Objecti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v12i230082

Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Bacteria Isolated from Kenyan Bank Notes Circulating in Nyeri Town

S. G. Muguongo, A. K. Nyamache & J. M. Maingi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aims: The aim of this study was to characterize bacteria isolated from circulating Kenyan banknotes and also antibiotic susceptibility profiles within Nyeri County. Study Design:  This was a cross-sectional study and simple random sampling was used to collect 25 of each paper cur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v28i230125

Functional Properties of Heavy Metal Tolerant Probiotic Strains Isolated from Curd

Nivedita Prasad, Manikant Tripathi, Sangeeta Shukla, P. W. Ramteke & Ramesh Chandra · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

The two heavy metal tolerant bacterial isolates L. fermentum SN_4 and L. rhamnosus SN_6 were identified (isolated from curd samples) which were found to be potentially resistant to Cr6+, Pb2+ and Cd2+ under study. Both the isolates were resistant to simulated gastric juices at pH...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/43480

Bacterial Aetiology and Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Post-Operative Sepsis among Surgical Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Rural Eastern Uganda

Masifa George, Jacob Stanley Iramiot, Rita Muhindo, Peter Olupot-Olupot & Ann Nanteza · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Background: Post-operative wound sepsis remains a surgical challenge of public health concern constituting approximately 20% of the health care-associated nosocomial infections. This study aimed at determining the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of bacterial path...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/41690

Prevalence and Susceptibility Analysis of Carbapenem Resistant Gram-negative Pathogens in Super Specialty Tertiary Care Center, Mumbai, India

Dhruv K. Mamtora, Sanjith Saseedharan, Pallavi Bhalekar & Surekha Katakdhond · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Aim: Taking into account the rise in mortality rate due to multi-drug resistant Gram-negative bacteria, we purposed to retrospectively analyze the susceptibility behavior of 74 carbapenem-resistant clinical isolates towards common antibiotic classes [Sulphomide, β-lactams (BL), β...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/38085

Characterization of the Genetic Supports for Betalactam Resistance in Escherichia coli Strains of Porcine Origin Producing Extended-spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL)

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/38449