Aim: To isolate and identify marine microorganisms, assess their antibiotic sensitivity patterns against commonly used antibiotics, and evaluate their potential antibacterial activity against pathogenic Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Study Design: This study investig...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i21704
Bonaventure Babinne-Graobe, Bouba Gake, Martin Maidadi-Foudi, Laura Kangi-Achugho, Guiswe-Gnowe, Mohamadou Mansour & Albert Ngakou·Microbiology Research Journal International·2026
The contamination of fresh vegetables with antimicrobial-resistant bacteria is a threat to food safety, especially in regions with poor agricultural hygienic practices. To investigate the prevalence and antimicrobial resistant (AMR) Escherichia coli in selected farms around the B...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i11696
Aims: The Global Point Prevalence Survey (Global-PPS) provides a standardized tool to measure and monitor antimicrobial prescribing and resistance worldwide. Study Design: A descriptive, cross-sectional point prevalence survey. Place and Duration of Study: Albert Royer National...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i121669
There is an avalanche of reports on foodborne bacteria causing different illnesses due to contamination of processing and transportation surfaces of foods. However, this study seeks to identify potential contamination hotspots, the foodborne bacteria capable of causing contaminat...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i101640
Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the presence of microorganisms in packaged foods which are very popular among the elites, who may assume that these foods will be totally save, especially for their children; and determine the resistance pattern of microorganisms isola...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i21545
Backround: The use of antimicrobials in rabbit farming is essential for treating sick animals, controlling disease outbreaks, preventing illness, and promoting growth. However, their overuse and improper application contribute to the development and spread of resistant bacteria,...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i11535
Aims: With rising demand for poultry meat, globally backyard farms have adopted semi-intensive systems using improved birds. Food safety is a prime issue in antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella spp. found in meat, which has often been traced back to farms. Study Design: We carried...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i121512
Mastitis affects dairy animal’s productivity and causes financial losses for dairy farmers in India and across the world. In this study, a total of 52,494 quarter milk samples from 14,381 bovines were screened for the primary microorganisms causing mastitis in Hisar and adjoining...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i41437
Aim: The aim of present study is to evaluate the comparative antimicrobial activity of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus rhamnosus on clinical isolates of Escherichia coli. Study Design: Cross-sectional observational study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was c...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2023/v33i11-121418
Aims: Our proposal aimed to evaluate Acyl Homoserine Lactones (AHL) as a functional marker for Multi drug resistant (MDR) potential in clinical isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii. We investigated the AHL production potential of clinical isolates using a biosensor assay directly...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2023/v33i31370
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the serious health threats in the world and death due to it is projected to reach up to 10 million every year by 2050. In India, the government implemented a National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (NAP-AMR) intending to develop a labor...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i230369
Aim: Pig farmers use antibiotics for therapeutic, metaphylaxis, prophylaxis and growth promotion in their farm animals. This work was aimed to determine the antibiogram of Escherichia coli isolated from pig faecal samples from pig farms in the three senatorial zones of Anambra St...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i530320
Samuel Addo Akwetey, Ernest Oduro-Kwarteng, Priscilla Ocran, Kumi Nana Anokye, Allswell Donkor, Priscilla Abena Ankamaa Opare, Desmond Omane Acheampong & Godwin Kwakye-Nuako·Microbiology Research Journal International·2021
Background: Bacterial contamination of potable water remains a global canker and has been reported to result in deaths from gastrointestinal infections. Treatment of gastrointestinal infections is becoming difficult due to antimicrobial resistance. This study sought to assess the...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i430314
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) in pregnancy is associated with significant morbidity for both the mother and the baby. Proper investigation and prompt treatment are needed to prevent the serious life-threatening condition and morbidity associated with UTI in pregnant w...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2019/v28i330132
Aim: This study seeks to determine the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of bacteria isolated from surfaces of fitness machines at fitness center located at Elizade University and Akure town. Methods: Samples were collected from the different site of gym equipment including threa...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i630084