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Bioremediation of Refinery Effluent by Consortium of Bacteria Isolated from Abattoir Waste

Urhibo Voke Owarieta, Odesiri-Eruteyan Eunice Asiboroko, Emecheta Onyeka Kingsley & Nnaji Praise Tochukwu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aim: This research was conducted to examine the efficacy of bioremediation of refinery effluent by a consortium of bacterial organisms from abattoir waste. Study Design: The experimental and analytical research designs were adopted for the study. Place and Duration of Study: The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i430171

Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Biosurfactant-Producing Yeasts from Saps of Elaeis guineensis and Raphia africana

I. V. Nwaguma, C. B. Chikere & G. C. Okpokwasili · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aim: This study investigated the screening and molecular characterization of biosurfactant-producing yeasts from saps of Elaeis guineensis (oil palm) and Raphia Africana (Raphia palm). Methodology: Physicochemical characteristics (pH, temperature, alcohol contents, and reducing s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i430169

Production of Invertase from Actinomycetes Isolated from Soils in Eliogbolo and Oyigbo, Rivers State using Submerged Fermentation Technique

T. O. Ozoude, O. K. Agwa & E. C. Wokoma · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

The use of commercial sources of invertase for the production of High fructose syrup and other pharmaceutical formulations has been a problem due to its high ash content and cost implication, therefore there is a need to explore bacterial species that can produce invertase. In th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i430170

Evaluation of Pathogenic Microorganisms that Cause Onion Bulb Rots in Selected Markets in Abuja, Nigeria

Ozoude, T. Obiageli, Igbokoyi, R. Oluwaseun, Okey-Ndeche N. Florence & Eleanya, E. Ukachi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Onion bulb rots are caused by microorganisms especially fungi and bacteria leading to economic loss. The research study evaluated the microorganisms associated with the rots of onion bulbs. The microorganisms isolated include fungi species such as Saccaromyces cerevisiae, Aspergi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i430168

Methicillin and Inducible Clindamycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolates from Clinical Samples in Abia State

A. C. Ifediora, R. N. Nwabueze, E. S. Amadi & C. I. Chikwendu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Staphylococcus aureus is a major bacterial pathogen that causes different community and hospital-acquired infections. S. aureus resistant to methicillin has become a big and expanding problem of concern in many developing countries. Clindamycin has also been discovered to be a pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i430167

Community- based Active Tuberculosis Case Finding in Pastoralist Communities of North-Eastern Uganda

Guma Isaac, Emuron John Robert, Namugambe Swabrah, Nabirye Gloria, Philip Denis Okungura, Paul Oboth, Jacob S. Iramiot & Rebecca Nekaka · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Background: Given the global urgency to improve tuberculosis (TB) case detection, a renewed interest in active case finding (ACF) has risen. Missed TB cases pose a serious threat as they continue to fuel TB transmission in the community. We aimed to assess the feasibility of comm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i330166

Bio-activities of Tetracycline and Algae Food Supplement Algo-Bio® on Escherichia coli Antimicrobial Resistance Isolated from Piglet’s Intestinal Flora

Amine Naty Tadiogo Kone, Baguy Mohamed Ouattara, Bertin Tiekoura, Fernique Kouadio Konan, Eugène Koffi, Innocent Kouamé Kouadio, Adjéhi Dadie & Nathalie Kouadio Guessennd · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aims: This study aimed at evaluating the effect of Algo-Bio® use on Escherichia coli resistance strains isolated from piglets intestinal flora. Study Design: Bacteriological study. Place and Duration of Study: Laboratory of the National Reference Center for antibiotics at Institu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i330164

Antimycotic Potential of Alum on Postharvest Deterioration of Tomato

Lawrence O. Amadi, Eunice J. Udoh, Rebecca U. Thompson, Ruth G. Benjamin & Felicia W. Nmom · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is one of the most economically attractive and widely consumed vegetables globally. Their high water content, perishability, transport and poor storage system predisposes them to spoilage by a broad spectrum of mycoflora resulting in huge postharvest...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i330165

In vitro Assessment the Antifungal Activity of Dissotis multiflora (Melastomataceae) and Paullinia pinnata (Sapindaceae) Leaves Extracts on Candida Species - Experimental Study

Albert Ngandeu, Hortense Gonsu, Alian Afagnigni, Steve Voundi, Anicette Chafa, William Abange, Patrick Betote, Michel Noubom & Maximilienne Nyegue · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate in vitro the antifungal activity of Dissotis multiflora (Melastomataceae) and Paullinia pinnata (Sapindaceae) leaves extracts on six species of Candida. Study Design: This study was an experimental study. Duration and Place of the Study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i330162

In vivo Efficacy of Posaconazole (POS) against Voriconazole Resistant (VCZ-R) Aspergillus flavus in an Inhalational Neutropenic Murine Model of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis

Suganthini Krishnan Natesan & Jessica L. Cutright · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Invasive aspergillosis (IA) is a life-threatening infection in patients with cancer. Recent studies have reported that non-fumigatus Aspergillus spp., including Aspergillus flavus, are emerging as predominant pathogens in various transplant and cancer centers in the USA and aroun...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i330163

Prevalence of Multi-Drug Resistance Traits in Probiotic Bacterial Species from Fermented Milk Products in Bangladesh

Asif Shahriar, Mahenaj Alo, Md. Fahad Hossain, Talha Bin Emran, Md. Zia Uddin & Arkajyoti Paul · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aims: Matured nourishment like yogurt and cheese are great wellsprings of probiotic living beings. The present study was carried out for isolation, identification and antibiotic profiling of some important bacteria in, local fermented milk-products sold in the market of Dhaka, Ba...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i230161

Current Susceptibility Trend of Antibiotics in a Tertiary Care Hospital - Need to Emphasize on Alternate Therapeutic Agents

Manisha Khandait, Tapesh Bansal & Pankaj Mandale · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Introduction: In the light of changing anti-microbial resistance pattern, the understanding of the local antibiogram is essential in the antibiotic selection procedures and preparation of hospital antibiotic policy. Aim: This retrospective study was aimed to analyze the antibacte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i230160

Microbiological Quality and Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Microorganisms Associated with Stored Vegetables in Port Harcourt

M. E. Inana, D. N. Ogbonna & S. I. Douglas · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aim: Vegetables are good sources of nutrients such as minerals, oil, vitamins and carbohydrates and are used in preparing different delicacies such as soups and salads. This study was aimed at investigating the microbiological quality and antibiotic resistance pattern of microorg...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i230159

Study of in-vitro Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activity of Cow Urine from Different Altitudinal and Climatic Region of Nepal

Dirgha Raj Joshi, Pramod Aryal, Mukesh Kumar Chaudhary, Prawin Kumar BK, Suvendra Prasad Yadav, Pratiksha Rawal, Nisha Adhikari & Ravin Bhandari · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Background: Cow urine has been widely used as therapeutic or additive agents in different parts of Nepal, mainly to treat infections, cuts, burns, etc. Cow urine has been considered as sacred and holy water and used in many rituals and worshipping purposes. Apart from therapeutic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i230158

Determination of Antimicrobial Properties of Myristica fragans (Nutmeg) on Microorganisms Isolated from Veritas University Hostels Bathroom and their Surfaces

T. O. Ozoude, C. C. Mbah & E. U. Amacheree · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

The bathroom which is a place for people to clean up themselves is also prone to contamination. The aim of this study was to investigate the antimicrobial properties of nutmeg against isolates from the bathroom using different solvents such as acetone, ethanol and water for the e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i230157