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Molecular Detection of Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase Resistance in Escherichia coli from Poultry Droppings in Keffi, Nigeria

S. C. Tama, Y. B. Ngwai, I. H. Nkene & R. H. Abimiku · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Objectives: The present study reports extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) production in E. coli isolates from poultry droppings from selected poultry farms in Keffi, Nigeria. Methods: Seventy-five (75) samples of poultry droppings were collected, and E. coli was isolated usin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i430131

Antibiogram Analysis and Characterization of Bacterial Pathogens from Leucorrhea Patients

Nazish Mazhar Ali, Muhammad Shahzad, Muqadas Bano, Iram Liaqat, Bushra Mazhar, Samina Zain & Atif Yaqub · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

In recent research work bacteria were isolated from samples of leucorrhea patients admitted in Lady Wellington hospital Lahore (gynae ward) and Basheer welfare hospital Shahdara Lahore. The sampling was done from pregnant and non-pregnant leucorrhea patients aged 18 to 30 years b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v28i130124

Prevalence of Bacterial and Fungal Isolates Associated with Road Traffic Accident In-patients in General Hospitals in Niger State

P. T. Chukwuka, S. A. Garba, M. E. Abalaka & V. C. Chukwu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aim: This study was carried out to determine the prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria and fungi isolated from wounds of in-patients with road traffic accidents at four General hospitals in Niger State. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Fe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v27i530111

Antimicrobial Properties of Cooked African Locust Beans (Parkia biglobosa) Effluent with and without Its Chaff

Oluwatoyin F. Olukunle, Odunayo K. Umar & Olasunkanmi B. Oriola · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aim: This study aim to determine the antimicrobial properties of the Parkia biglobosa (Jacque Benth.) effluents (waste water from the preparation of Parkia biglobosa). The effluents were tested against some typed and clinical pathogenic microorganisms for their antimicrobial prop...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v27i430105

Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Three Combinations of Different Antibiotics against Microorganisms in Gingival Abscess – An in Situ Study

Viral Maru Pravin, Farhin Katge, Manohar Poojari & Shilpa K. Shetty · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Background: It is important to maintain primary dentition in the dental arch to facilitate the development of permanent teeth, in spite of teeth with infected root canals. Antimicrobial agents have been used, but, even a broad spectrum antibiotic could not eradicate all the bacte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v27i130088

Antibiogram of Klebsiella pneumoniae among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Suspects Attending Infectious Diseases Hospital, Kano

Abdullahi Mas’ud & S. D. Salwa · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the antibiogram of Klebsiella pneumonia (K. pneumoniae) among pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) suspected patients attending IDH Kano, Kano metropolis, Nigeria. Study Design: The study is descriptive cross sectional study. Place and Duration o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/44507

Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infection among Pregnant Women in Ogun State, Nigeria

John Okeleke Ochei, Seyi Samson Enitan, Esther Ngozi Adejumo, Gideon Taiwo Faloye & Feyi Oniyide · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Background: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a common health problem among women and pregnancy is a predisposing factor. Aims: To determine the prevalence of Urinary Tract Infection among pregnant women in Ogun State, Nigeria. Study Design: This is a prospective, analytical and I...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/43736

Modeling the Effect of Natural Substances and Antibiotics Concentrations on the Variation of Inhibition Zone Diameter in Disc Diffusion Susceptibility Test

Gislaine Aurelie Kemegne, Ghislain Seuyim Kouogueu, Maximilienne Ascension Nyegue, Sylvain Leroy Sado Kamdem, Chantal Menut & Francois-Xavier Etoa · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/39218

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles of Staphylococcus aureus Strains from Ear, Nose and Wound Swabs of Patients Attending Health Care Facilities, Ebonyi Sate, Nigeria

V. U. Olugbue, V. O. Nwaugo, M. C. Korie, M. O. Okata, I. Oko & N. U. Okoro · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/39731

Physiochemical Parameters of Stored Honey Samples and Their Combined Effect with Antibiotics on Clinical Isolates

O. E. Agbagwa, B. Ekiyor & I. S. Worenwu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Aims: The objective of the study is to determine the effect of storage on the physicochemical parameters of honey samples and their combined effect with antibiotics on clinical isolates from wound swab. Study Design: It is a retrospective study. Place and Duration of Study: The m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/35420

Antimicrobial Assessment of Annona muricata Fruits and Its Chemical Compositions

Rosemary I. Uchegbu, Jacinta N. Akalazu, Kalu U. Ukpai & Irenus C. Iwu · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Aim: To determine the antibacterial activity of Annona muricata fruits against some human pathogens, the fungi associated with deterioration of Annona muricata fruits and the chemical compositions of the fruits. Study Design: The study was designed to test the inhibitory ability...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31927

Comparative Study of Antibacterial Effects of Curcuma longa Linn. and Zingiber officinale Rosc. Rhizomes

Lucky Abdul Ajige, Tunde Oladipo Sunday, Folasade Abosede Elkanah, Adebimpe Ajiteru Awe, Saheed Abiodun Ayoola & Rita Maneju Sunday · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Aims: To investigate and compare the antibacterial effect of Curcuma longa with Zingiber officinale rhizome ethanolic extracts against five bacterial species which include three gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Proteus mirabilis) and two gram-po...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/31551

Plasmid Profile of Multidrug Resistant Bacteria Isolated from Wound Swabs from Hospital Patients in Akure, Nigeria

Akindele Peter Oluwayinka & Afolayan Cecilia Oladayo · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

A total of 347 clinical wound swabs were obtained in Ondo State Specialist Hospital. Isolated pure cultures of bacteria were subjected to various morphology and biochemical tests. The isolates were identified using Bergey’s Manual of Systematic Bacteriology. Ten antibiotics (Oxoi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/30973

Antimicrobial Resistance of Pathogenic Bacteria Isolated from Mastitis Cows in Khartoum State, Sudan

W. M. Yasin, Y. A. Sabiel, A. A. El- Gaddal & M. E. Mansour · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: The problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is now recognized as a major threat to the health and development in all countries. This study was conducted to determine pathogenic bacteria associated with clinical cases of bovine mastitis and their antimicrobial resistance p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28838

Extended Spectrum β-lactamase Detection and Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Staphylococcus aureus Strains Isolated from Surgical Wounds

O. T. Olutola, A. Adeyanju & N. Torimiro · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: The study aims to determine the antibiotic susceptibility pattern, incidence of β-lactamase and extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) production in Staphylococcus aureus isolated from surgical wounds. Study Design: A cross-sectional study designed to evaluate the incidence o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27848