In this study, 100 Escherichia coli (E. coli) isolates were obtained from the stool of 222 diarrhoeic children attending Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika, Zaria. Out of the 100 isolates of E. coli obtained, five (5) were found to be heteroresistant to different an...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/17640
Background: Coffee Leaf Rust (CLR) is a fungal disease caused by Hemileia vastatrix Berk. and Br. The pathogen is constantly evolving leading to rapid break down in resistance of once resistant coffee varieties. To date, more than 49 races of the pathogen have been characterized...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/16968
Aims: This study aims to determine prevalence of Salmonella in shellfish and to study their resistance to antibiotics. Samples: Three species of shellfish consisted of cockles, clams and mussels were sampled monthly in six sites during two years 2008 and 2012. Methodology: As man...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/18501
Aims: This study describes the production of cellulases by a newly isolated fungus, Penicillium verruculosum BS3 on lignocellulosic biomass with special emphasis on endoglucanase. Study Design: Isolation, screening and characterization of cellulolytic fungus. Production of cellul...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/17865
Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the immunopotentiatory effect of Stresomix, a polyherbal anti stress, immunomodulatory formulation against blue tongue vaccination. The hypothesis was that antistress, adaptogenic and immunomodulatory properties of Stresomix constituent...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/18459
Aims: To compare the effectiveness of the Widal screening, stool and blood cultures methods for typhoid/paratyphoid fever diagnosis in exposed subjects. Study Design: Analysis involved a prospective study. Place and Duration of Study: The study took place at the Department of Med...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/17986
Synbiotic products contain both probiotic bacteria and prebiotic compounds. The aim of this study was to produce a symbiotic Fermented dairy product with the polysaccharides / fibers (maltodextrin, polydextrose and inulin) with a 3% concentration in combining them with Bifidobact...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/16950
Aims: Bacterial resistance to antibiotics has become a major public health concern, the aim was to study bacterial resistance to antibiotics in bacteria isolated from Aiba water sampled from 4 locations in 3 different months Place and Duration of Study: Water samples were collect...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/17924
Aims: The aim of this study is to isolate and identify the extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBLs), the causative agents of urinary tract infection and detection of their resistance against β lactam drugs. Study Design: Descriptive cross sectional studies in which 100 patients w...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/17167
Essential Oil extract from Ocimum basilicum (Labiatae; basil) was investigated for its in vitro antibacterial properties against an emerging human food-borne pathogen, Shiga Toxin Producing E. coli O 157:H7. Agar disc diffusion method and time-kill assay in a batch culture were e...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/17717