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Virulence Factors and Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Non-O157 Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli Isolated from Different Sources at Sadat City

Mohamed Sabry Abd Elraheam Elsyaed & Mary Mounir · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aims: A great concern directed to non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) serotypes due to their public health importance. Detecting the existence, antimicrobial profiles, and virulence repertoire of different STEC serotypes from animals essential for human food ar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i330205

Identification of Pathogenic Bacteria from Diseased Thai Pangas Pangasius hypophthalmus with Their Sensitivity to Antibiotics

Moslima Parven, M. M. Mahbub Alam, Sarker Md. Ibrahim Khalil, Aishi Hamom, Osman Goni, Md. Moshiur Rahman & Md. Abdullah-Al-Mamun · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Thai Pangas (Pangasiaus hypophthalmus) has been emerging as an economically very important species due their faster growth, year round production and high productivity in South-East Asian aquaculture. It has good market value as a food fish due to its good taste and deliciousness...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i330201

Detection of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Ready-to-Eat Shellfish (Corbiculid heterodont) in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Seighazi Regina Egege, Nedie Patience Akani & Chidiebele Emmanuel Ikechukwu Nwankwo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aims/Objective: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a dominant cause of severe healthcare-associated (HA) infections but has recently emerged as Community-Associated (CA-MRSA) and Livestock-Associated MRSA (LA-MRSA). This study was carried out to detect the pres...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i330202

Cadmium (Cd) and Lead (Pb) Uptake Potential and Surface Properties of Aeromonas spp. Isolated from Soil of Local Mining Site

U. B. Ibrahim, S. Yahaya, I. Yusuf & A. H. Kawo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aim: In this study, Aeromonas spp. isolated from soil of local mining sites were assessed for their tolerance to some heavy metals and their capability for its uptake. Materials and Methods: The bacteria were isolated from soil of local mining site in Bagega District of Zamfara S...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i330203

Antibacterial and Biofilm Inhibition Activities of Nicotiana tabacum Extracts against Streptococcus mutans Isolated from the Oral Cavity

K. E. N. Nwanekwu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aim: To determine the antibacterial activity and biofilm inhibitory activity of Nicotiana tabacum leaf extract against Streptococcus mutans isolated from oral cavity. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i330199

Preliminary Screening of Bacteria Isolated from Insects Living in Poultry for Antibiotic Production

Ifeoma Geraldine Okudo, Chinelo Ursula Umedum, Stephen Nnaemeka Ezekwueche & Chibuzo Christian Uba · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aim: This present study was conducted to isolate antibiotic producing bacteria from insects living in poultry. Place and Duration of Study: Insects living in poultry were collected from poultry farms within Onitsha metropolis in Anambra State between April 2018 and September 2018...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i230198

Comparison of Automated and Manual Methods for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing

Asifa Bhat, Dekyong Angmo & Shaista Nazir · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Background: Carbapenems are considered the broadest-spectrum β-lactam agents and are often required for treatment of severe hospital-acquired infections caused by multidrug-resistant Gram-negative organisms. Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) are important in diagnostic lab...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i230197

Optimization of Some Nutritional Conditions and α- Ketoglutaric Acid Concentration as PGA Precursor for Maximizing PGA Production from Bacillus sp. 42 and Bacillus sonorensis 44

Rania F. Ahmed · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Poly gamma glutamic acid is a biodegradable, water soluble and non-toxic edible biopolymer, PGA has nylon back bone similar structure and expressed as bio-nylon. Various bacterial strains produced PGA on of them Bacillus sp. such as B. subtilis, B. lichanformans and B. sonorensis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i230196

Staining Property of Alcoholic and Aqueous Hibiscus sabdariffa Extract in Demonstration of Selected Bacteria in Tissue Sections of Wistar Rats

S. Y. Ma’aruf, M. O. Mohammed, A. T. Muhammad, O. O. Okechi, R. I. Tsamiya, U. Abubakar, I. Mohammed, A. Umar, S. M. Sani, H. Kabir, B. A. Bello, S. Garba & S. D. Abubakar · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Introduction: Dye is used for the artificial colouration of a substance to facilitate its examination by the use of the coloured organic molecule, a process called staining. Over the past many years, it has been observed that synthetic dyes have many disadvantages associated with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i230195

PCR-RFLP of the Vitamin D Receptor Gene in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Patients Deficient in Vitamin D3 in Cote d’Ivoire

Lydie Boyvin, Aya Jeanne Armande Aké, Yapi Guillaume Yayé, Moumouni Faïza Alassani, Kipré Laurent Séri, Gnogbo Alexis Bahi, Louise Odile Moke-Bédji & Joseph Allico Djaman · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aims: This study was to identify mutations in patients’ vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene in Côte d'Ivoire, precisely in Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients deficient in vitamin D3. Methodology: Fifty (50) DNA extractions from peripheral blood mononuclear cells collected from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i230194

Clinico-microbilogical Profile of Chronic Osteomyelitis in a Tertiary Care Hospital of North India

Humaira Bashir & Asifa Nazir · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aims: Chronic osteomyelitis is an important clinical entity in patients with bone infections and is associated with great morbidity especially in developing countries. It is a persistent disease, difficult to treat and eradicate completely. Early identification and diagnosis of o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i230193

Prevalence and Antibiogram of Gram-negative Bacteria Isolated from Well Water in Ula-Ubie Community, Ahoada West, Nigeria

R. R. Nrior, M. Okpokiri & N. P. Akani · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Antibiotic resistance has become a great global problem. Thus, it has emerged as a public health challenge. The antibiotic susceptibility pattern of bacteria in well water was characterized with a view of determining the level of resistance in the environment. Fifty well water sa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i230192

Isolation and Characterization of Carbonoclastic Bacteria Diversity in Oil-contaminated Soil in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana

H. D. Nyarko, G. C. Okpokwasili, O. F. Joel & I. A. K. Galyuon · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aims: The study aimed at the quantification, isolation and characterization of hydrocarbon degrading bacteria in oil-contaminated and pristine soils. Methodology: Soil samples from petroleum hydrocarbon polluted sites at auto-mechanic workshops, a mechanic village, as well as pri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i130191

Prevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen and Hepatitis C Antibodies in Sickle Cell Disease Children under Sixteen in Two University Hospitals of Lome

S. Dossim, Koffi Mawusse Guedenon, A. Chick, K. Tanga, M. Kolou, V. Kponvi, T. Amavi, A. D. Gbadoe, A. Y. Segbena, P. Bonnabry & A. Y. Dagnra · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Introduction: Sickle cell disease causes chronic anemia with the need for transfusions. The risk in children to get transfusions transmitted infections is high. Aims: Determine the prevalence of HBsAg and HCV antibodies in sickle cell disease children under sixteen in Lome (Togo)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i130190

Oral Site Specific Sampling Reveals Differential Location for Scardovia wiggsiae

Graydon Carr, Arvin Alexander, Linh Nguyen & Karl Kingsley · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Introduction: The newly discovered cariogenic pathogen Scardovia wiggsiae has been the subject of intense scientific interest due to the role it may play in the development or progression of caries and oral disease. The primary objective of this study was to perform DNA microbial...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i130189