Skip to content

All published articles 1739

Bacterial Contamination of Chicken Eggs from Poultry Farms and Retail Markets in the New Juaben Municipality, Ghana

Matthew Glover Addo, Manomba-Asamoah Raissa, Kingsley Badu & Samuel Agordzo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

This cross-sectional study seeks to investigate the bacterial contamination of poultry products (eggs) produced from selected farms and sold within the major markets in the New Juaben Municipality in the Eastern region of Ghana. A total of 100 eggs were sampled randomly from Octo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i730239

Fungal Infections in Plateau State, Nigeria

L. U. Enurah, S. J. Shaibu, A. A. Bitrus, A. H. Momoh- Zekeri, L. H. Lombin & I. J. Barde · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

This paper describes a study carried out on people of different ages with various skin diseases who submitted themselves for examination and diagnoses at the Dermatophylosis Research Centre of the National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria. Samples of ski...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i730240

Genotyping of Canine Distemper Virus Lineage in Clinically Infected Dogs in Puducherry, Southern India

Megavarnan Abirami, Mouttou Vivek Srinivas, Jayalakshmi Vasu, Prabhakar Xavier Antony, Jacob Thanislass, Muthuraj Muthaiah & Hirak Kumar Mukhopadhyay · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aims: This study aimed to determine the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) lineage circulating in the Puducherry region (Southern India) and how they are genetically and antigenically related to the vaccine and other known CDV lineages around the world. Study Design: The study involved...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i730235

Epidemiology of Bacterial Contamination of Inert Hospital Surfaces and Equipment in Critical and Non-critical Care Units: A Brazilian Study

Dayane Otero Rodrigues, Laís da Paixao Peixoto, Erica Tatiane Mourao Barros, Julianne Rodrigues Guimaraes, Bruna Clemente Gontijo, Jaisa Leite Almeida, Lucas Guimaraes de Azevedo, Julia Cristina Oliveira e Lima & Deyse Silva Camara · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aims: The hospital environment is an important reservoir of microorganisms, including multidrug-resistant pathogens, which can cause in-patient contamination and healthcare-related infections.  The objective of this study was to describe the epidemiology of bacterial contaminatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i730237

Lactobacillus rhamnosus V5 Prevents Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium Invasion in Cell Culture and Mice Infection

C. T. Tsuruda, P. C. De Souza, E. K. Nishio, R. S. Almeida, L. A. Panagio, A. A. S. Baptista, S. Garcia, D. O. Pinheiro, E. J. A. Araújo, M. Chue-Gonçalves, R. K. T. Kobayashi & G. Nakazato · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the protective capacity of the exopolysaccharide-producing Lactobacillus rhamnosus V5 against invasion in vitro and in vivo with S. typhimurium. Methodology: We tested the antimicrobial activity of the compound extracted from the       ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i730238

Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Bouaké, Côte D´Ivoire

A. Diarrassouba, S. F. Toure, Y. L. C. Karidioula, A. M. Konan, A. Traoré, P. Monemo, E. A. Anoh, S. Karidioula, J. O. N. Tadet, S. D. Adon, R. Asse & C. Akoua- Koffi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aim: Determine the prevalence of serological markers and identify risk factors associated with Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection in patients screened at the Bouake teaching hospital. Study Design: Retrospective cross sectional study was conducted Study Site and Period: Bacteriolo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i730234

Dermatophytes and Other Keratinophiic Fungi in Soils of Anguilla, British West Indies (BWI)

Harish C. Giugnani & Kirtika Venketesan · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aims: Keratinophilic fungi include dermatophytes and a variety of other fungi. Information on their occurrence in several Caribbean countries is scarce. This study investigates occurrence of dermatophytes and other keratinophiic fungi in soils of Anguilla, British West Indies (BW...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i730233

First Detection of the Plasmid-Mediated Quinolone Resistance Determinants qnrB, qnrS and aac(6’)-Ib-cr in Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamases-producing Klebsiella pneumonia in Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire

Marie N. Tuo, Augustin E. Anoh, Zéphirin O. Wayoro, Baba Coulibaly, Pacome Monemo, Nadine F. Wohi, Eloise Mueller- Schulte, Simon-Pierre A. N’guetta, Sören L. Becker & Chantal Akoua- Koffi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aims: The aims of the present study were to investigate the presence of Plasmid-Mediated Quinolone Resistance (PMQR) determinants and the association of these determinants with Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamases (ESBLs) genes in ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i630232

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Degrading Potential of Bacteria Isolated from Iko River Sediment

Stephen Akpan, Senyene Umana & Solomon Etuk · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) degrading potential of bacteria isolated from Iko River sediment, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria was investigated. The mean total heterotrophic bacteria obtained from the sediment samples was 6.4 × 10 cfu/g while 9.8 x 103 cfu/g hydrocarbon utilizi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i630231

High Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistant Escherichia coli Serotype O157: H7 among Pastoral Communities in Rural Uganda

Abdul Walusansa, Jacob S. Iramiot, Christine F. Najjuka, Dickson Aruhomukama, Hussein Kafeero Mukasa, Henry Kajumbula & Benon B. Asiimwe · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Background: Non-prescribed use of antimicrobials in Agriculture incurs a transfer risk of resistant pathogens to humans, complicating treatment. The aim of this study was to determine the potential of Zoonotic E. coli to serve as drivers of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i630230

Microbial Quality of Some Leafy Vegetables Sold in Iree

O. O. Efunwole, T. A. Ihum, O. R. Adebayo, O. A. Ajewole & D. O. Alaje · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

This study investigates the microbial quality of some common leafy vegetables sold in Iree. Three common leafy vegetables were used which were Amaranthus viridis (‘Tete’), Corchorus olito rus (‘Ewedu’) and Talinum triangulare (‘Gbure’). The samples were bought from the Iree main...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i630227

Phytochemical Analysis, In vitro Antibacterial Activity and Rate of Kill of Different Fractions of Dacryodes edulis Leaf

R. E. Hassan-Olajokun, A. M. Deji-Agboola, O. O. Olasunkanmi, T. A. Banjo, O. Olaniran, A. E. Awoyeni & O. M. Ajayi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Dacryodes edulis is a fruit tree attaining a height of 18–40 meters mostly grown around the house and rarely in the forest. It has a relatively short trunk and a deep, dense crown and it is native to Africa hence often called African pear. The leaves are a compound with 5-8 pairs...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i630228

Seroprevalence of IgM Antibody in Atypical Pneumonia Causing Pathogens by Pneumoslide, IFA

Puneeta Singh, Shalabh Malik & Vandana Lal · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Background: Atypical bacterial and viral pathogens play an important role in atypical pneumonia are responsible for one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, particularly in developing countries. Objective: The purpose of this study to determine the prevalence of bact...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i630223

Molecular Identification of Virulence Genes of Escherichia coli Isolated from Cow Milk and Its Products in Abuja, Nigeria

E. C. Okechukwu, E. U. Amuta, G. M. Gberikon, N. Chima, B. Yakubu, J. C. Igwe & M. Njoku · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli have been identified as an emerging foodborne pathogen which portends serious risk to human health. Cow milk and its products are potential sources of shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. A relatively small number from the family of shiga...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i630226

Characterization of Hydrocarbon Utilizing Bacteria and Fungi Associated with Crude Oil Contaminated Soil

D. N. Ogbonna, S. I. Douglas & V. G. Awari · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Many substances known to have toxic properties are regularly introduced into the environment through human activity. These substances which include hydrocarbons range in degree of toxicity and danger to human health. Frequent oil spills incidents have become a problem to ecologic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i530221