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Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamases Producers among Gram-negative Bacteria from Clinical and Environmental Sources in Two Tertiary Hospitals in Makurdi, Nigeria

Florence Bose Omoregbe & Obasola Ezekiel Fagade · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamases (ESBLs) enzymes are produced by many Gram-negative bacteria to nearly all antibiotics. Clinical bacteria isolates were obtained from various clinical samples from the two healthcare facilities. Sewer wastewater and sediments were also collected f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i530220

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Nine Brands of Toothpaste on Streptococcus mutans Isolated from the Mouth of Students in Veritas University, Abuja

T. O. Ozoude, T. C. Okolie & O. E. Effiom · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Dental caries is an infectious microbiological disease of the teeth that end up in the destruction of dental hard tissues. The use of toothpaste has been used to reduce the bacterial load in the mouth because they contain antimicrobial properties such as triclosan, fluoride, and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i530219

Prevalence and Histopathological Effects of Fascioliasis in Cattle Slaughtered in Ikot Eneobong Abattoir, Calabar, Nigeria

Usang Anok Ukam, Imalele Edema Enogiomwan, Effanga Emmanuel Offiong & Osondu-Anyanwu Chinyere · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aims: Studies were carried out to determine the prevalence, intensity, economic loss and histopathological effects of fascioliasis in cattle slaughtered in Ikot Eneobong abattoir, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Study Design: The study involved Post-Mortem examination of 384...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i530218

Comparison of Microbiological and Sensory Qualities of ‘fufu’ Processed from Grinding Machines and the Traditional Method at Ayigya in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana

Matthew Glover Addo, Abdul Hakim Mutala & Kingsley Badu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

This study compares the bacteriological and sensory characteristics of‘ fufu’ processed using grinding machines and traditional method at Ayigya, a suburb of Kumasi between December 2018 and February, 2019. Samples were collected from three different sites for fufu grinding machi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i530216

Effects of Chronic Use of Herbicides on Soil Physicochemical and Microbiological Characteristics

L. E. Tudararo-Aherobo & T. L. Ataikiru · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Introduction: Herbicide application is a vital strategy of weed control. The effects of these chemicals on the non-target soil microorganisms are very intense; have adverse impact on physicochemical parameters of the soil, which in turn affect soil fertility and plant growth. Res...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i530215

Baseline Assessment of Risk Factors of Presumptive Tuberculosis among under Five Children Living with an Index Client under Treatment in Mbale District, Eastern Uganda

Rosemary Tumusiime, Charles Mukasa, Agatha K Kisakya-Maria, Irene Mildred Neumbe, Jerome Odyeny, Bernard Maube, Yahaya Gavamukulya & Rebecca Nekaka · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Background and Aims: Children in contact with adults having pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB) are vulnerable to TB infection and hence contact tracing and screening is important for early detection of infection. However, there are few contacts traced and the prevalence and risk factors...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i530214

The Isolation of Antimicrobial Resistant Aeromonas spp. from Aquaculture Samples and their Susceptibility to Medicinal Plant Extracts

C. I. Chikwendu, R. K. Obi, K. C. Ibe & J. C. Orji · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aeromonas spp, ubiquitous in both terrestrial and aquatic environments are becoming renowned as enteric pathogens of serious public health concern as they have a number of virulence and resistant determinants that are linked to both human and aquatic diseases due to consistent an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i430213

Infusing Microbial Consortia on Seed Quality and Seedling Vigour in Pearlmillet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.]

K. Raja & R. Anandham · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aim: Seed treatment with Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria (PGPB) is considered to be safe for seed and environment and ecologically sound. To ensure the benefits of the PGPB, studies were conducted in pearlmillet by treating with liquid microbial cultures for enhancing seed germin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i430212

Nasal Carriage of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Intensive Care Units of Two University Hospitals in Cameroon

Hortense Gonsu Kamga, Yves Le Grand Napa Tchuedji, Emilia Lyonga Mbamyah, Jérémie Djiraibe, Anicette Chafa Betbeui, Michel Noubom, Bonaventure Jemea, Paul Owono Etoundi & Arthur Essomba · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aim: The aim of this work was to carry out a screen for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) in nasal cavity of patients in the intensive care units of the University Hospital Center (UHC) and the Central Hospital of Yaounde (CHY) in Cameroon. Study Design: A c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i430210

Oxidal® Ameliorates the Ty1 Retrotransposition Induced by Methyl Methanesulfonate in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Teodora Todorova, Martin Dimitrov, Ignat Ignatov, Georgi Gluhchev & Georgi Dinkov · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the potential of Oxidal® to decrease the Ty1 retrotransposition rate in a model system Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Study Design: Saccharomyces cerevisiae cell suspensions were pre-treated with different concentrations Oxidal® and subsequent...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i430211

Antibacterial Effects of Oregano Essential Oil (OEO) and Its Potential Applications

R. Cabrera-Contreras, R. Morelos-Ramírez, J. P. Quiróz-Ríos & D. Muñoz-Quiróz · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Essential oils (EOs) are commonly used in food industry, due that they possess antioxidative and antimicrobial properties. There are few essential oils that have been used in medicine, due to its potent antibacterial activity against intrahospital pathogens. OEO has experimentall...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i430209

Polyethylene Biodegradation Potentials of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Micrococcus sp. Isolated from Waste Dumps and Farmlands in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria

Vincent Chigor, Chidiebele Nwankwo, Uchenna Ogbodo & Joseph Ugwu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Background: Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) are plastic materials extensively used in packaging, constituting recalcitrant environmental pollutants that defy natural degradation processes. Aim: This study isolated bacteria from a Nigerian environment and assessed their potential...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i430208

Antifungal Activity of Pericopsis (Afrormosia) laxiflora (Benth.) Bark on Ringworm Germs

Ouattara Abou, Bolou Gbouhoury Eric-Kévin, Koffi Allali Eugène, Yasseu Hyacinthe, Ouattara Karamoko & Coulibaly Adama · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Dermatophytes are responsible for ringworms that are very often found on the heads of children in Africa. In Côte d'Ivoire, ringworms have been the subject of several studies revealing fairly high frequencies. Aims: The present work consisted essentially in studying the antifunga...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i430207

Assessment of Microbiological Quality of Drinking Water in Market Gardening Sites in the Centre-Ouest Region in Burkina Faso

Kaboré Aminata, Savadogo Boubacar, Jacques Sawadogo, Kafando Haoua, Tarnagda Grissoum, Savadogo Windinpsidi Paul & Diagbouga Serge · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Microbiological quality of drinking water in market gardening sites was assessed to understand the persistence of diarrhoeal diseases and malnutrition among children under five. Households with children under five (5) were selected in Dassa, Nebia, Nariou and Tanguin-wobdo locate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i330206

Screening of Fungi Isolated from the Brazilian Restinga for Insecticidal Activity

Vicente Mussi-Dias, Maria das Graças Machado Freire, Adão Valmir dos Santos, Denise Dolores Oliveira Moreira, Aline Teixeira Carolino & Richard Ian Samuels · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Research on microorganisms for the control of pests and pathogens is increasing. Such organisms display antagonistic effects on pests and pathogens, at the same time, they do not interfere with the sustainable development processes and are environmentally safe for human populatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i330204