Background: Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is a leading cause of hospital acquired infections worldwide. Epidemiological features have also changed in Mexican hospitals and methicillin-resistance Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections appear to be an emerging phenomenon. Aims: The...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/23077
Background: Hepatitis is a liver disease caused by infectious and non-infectious agents. Hepatitis B and C are major public health problems worldwide. Hepatitis B (HBV) and C virus (HCV) infections are known to occur in the general population due to their multiple mode of transmi...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/22185
Aims: To determine the microbiological quality of 5 brands of sachet water popularly consumed in Anambra state. Study Design: To validate the level of water treatment, and determine the type of bacteria and fungi contaminants, level of contamination and presence of resistant path...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/16291
Ani Ogonna Christiana, Nnamounu Emmanuel Ikechukwu, Onuchkwu Chinedu Christian, Nwabor Ozioma Forstinus & Agah Maduka Victo·Microbiology Research Journal International·2015
Aims: This study investigated the bacterial load and isolated the implicated bacteria on the leaf surfaces of Alchornea cordifolia, Musa sapientum and Thaumatococcus danielli in Ebonyi State, South Eastern Nigeria. Study Design: The research was laboratory-based investigation. Pl...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/22391
A survey of fungi associated with post-harvest deterioration of Colocasia esculenta L. tubers was conducted in Bhubaneswar city, Odisha, India, in 2014-15. Rotten Colocasia esculenta L. tubers collected from five different markets: Unit-I market, Sahid Nagar, V.S.S. Nagar, Palasu...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/23137
Aims: To investigate the age occurrence of typhoid fever, antibiotics susceptibility profile of Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase producing gram negative bacteria recovered from the blood culture of widal positive patients attending Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital. Place...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/22810
Aims: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of waterborne disease and assess the microbial quality of drinking water sources in Ado-Ekiti and its environs. Study Design: Cross-sectional, descriptive type of study. Place and Duration of Study: Ado-Ekiti and its environs, Ek...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/22444
The study was carried out to identify bacteria associated with crude oil polluted water collected from the Fish pond, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State Nigeria. The water samples were aseptically collected into several cap...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/17800
Aim: To determine the prevalence of urinary tract infections among pregnant women receving antenatal care in two primary health care centres in Karu Nasarawa State. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in two primary health care centres in Karu Nasarawa State b...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/23191
The purpose of this study was to determine the mechanisms of third generation cephalosporins resistance among blood isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli. A total of 549 isolates, Klebsiella pneumoniae (n=369) and Escherichia coli (n=180) were included. Antibioti...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/22865
Aim: To determine the prevalence of vaginal Candida colonization among female students in Bingham University. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in Bingham University, Auta balefi, Karu LGA, Nasarawa State between the months of March and July 2015. Research H...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/22843
Cry1Ab proteins produced by the insecticidal bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis are mostly studied and applied, facing the challenge of insect resistance. The 3-D structure of the toxic core for all available 34 Cry1Ab proteins were constructed by the method of homology modeling. B...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/22892
Vincent K. Payne, Leonelle Megwi, Michel Noubom, Cedric Yamssi, Ghislain R. Ngangnang, Mpoame Mbida & Bilong Bilong C. Felix·Microbiology Research Journal International·2015
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of mebendazole in the treatment of Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura and hookworm infections amongst school age children in Bafoussam. Methodology: In this study, 948 school age children were recruited. Stool...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/19506
Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the antimicrobial resistance profiles of Salmonella strains isolated from beef in Namibia. Methodology: To assess the antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella, a total of 81 strains isolated from 9508 routine beef samples from January 2008...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/19775
Aim: The anti cancer and anti diabetic properties of the extract from the P. alliacea a naturally occuring plant found in Jamaica, have been described previously but its role against hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is completely unknown. The aim of the study was to evaluate the...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/22120