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antimicrobial susceptibility

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Occurrence and Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Urine and Soil Samples in Selected Healthcare Facilities in Lafia, Nigeria

Zakariah Tubasen, Joseph Fuh Nfongeh, Oyibo Joel Enupe, Solomon Amos & Nwabueze Jude Onyemairo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic Gram-negative bacterium associated with healthcare-related infections and environmental persistence. Its ability to develop antimicrobial resistance is an important public health concern in clinical and environmental settings...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i71764

Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Mycoplasma Infections among Sexually Active Patients Attending the Regional Hospital Annex of Dschang, Cameroon

Ousenu Karimo, Kien Ivonne Cho, Georges Ful Kuh, Leinyuy Jude fonbah, Remi Ridha Nsatar, Sama Leonard Fonkeng, Clifford Lontum Dinka & Christopher Tume · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Background: Ureaplasma urealyticum (UU) and Mycoplasma hominis (MH) are the principal Mycoplasma bacteria species responsible for male non-gonococcal urethritis, female cervical infections, and spontaneous abortion, among other conditions. Mycoplasma can also cause extra-urogenit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i71592

Antimicrobial Activity of Pterocarpus santalinoides, Crescentia cujete, and Azadirachta indica Leaf Extracts on Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamases (ESBL) Producing Escherichia coli

Ikwuagwu, Vivian O, Akujobi C. O, Chinakwe E. C, Ekeleme U. G, Ugenyi L. C & Ohaeri E · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Aim: The study investigates the antimicrobial activity of three selected plant leaf extracts—Pterocarpus santalinoides, Crescentia cujete, and Azadirachta indica on extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing E. coli in clinical isolates from wound and stool specimens. Stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i61581

Epidemiology, Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Sexually Transmitted Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum Infections in Dschang, West Cameroon

Thomas Djifack Tadongfack, Irina Lydia Sudeu Nitcheu, François Roger Nguepy Keubo, Henri Donald Mutarambirwa, Romeo Hervis Tedjieu, Cyrille Tasson Tatang, Delphine Ndfubu Shey & Aline Camerl Nzeffouo Selabi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Background: Genital Mycoplasmas play a key etiological role in several urogenital diseases among both Men and Women. Just to mention the few, they are often responsible of non-gonococcal urethritis, spontaneous abortion, preterm birth, low birth weight, infertility and perinatal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i1130280

Corynebacterium Species Causing Urinary Tract Infections

Kuthan Robert, Sawicka-Grzelak Anna & Mlynarczyk Grażyna · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Aims: To determine the prevalence and to assess the antimicrobial susceptibility of individual Corynebacterium species isolated from patients with urinary tract infections. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Medical Microbiology, Infant Jesus Teaching Hospital, Warsaw, Po...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/43099

Acquisition of Antibiotic Resistance in Escherichia coli Exposed To a Locally Produced Herbal Drug

Monsi, Tombari Pius, Amala, Smart Enoch & Ugoaru, Nkechinyere Francisca · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Background: Antimicrobial resistance poses great threats to the treatment and eradication of pathogenic microbes. An increasing number of infectious diseases are now becoming difficult to treat in the developing world, but the root of the problems is vaguely known. Aims: This stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/34812

Molecular, Phenotypic Characterization, Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile of Staphylococcal Strains Isolated from Preterm Neonates at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with Clinical Characteristics and Risk Factor of these Cases

Rasha A. Alm El- Din, Mostafa Awni & Heba El- Mahdi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aim of the Work: The aim of work is to study the prevalence of different staphylococcal species in preterm neonates with septicemia at neonatal intensive care unit over a period of one year and their antimicrobial susceptibility profile.  Materials and Methods: This prospective s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27321

Cultural Isolation and PCR Based Assay for Detection of flaA gene of Campylobacter jejuni from Acute Diarrheic Patients in Tertiary Care Hospital at Dhaka, Bangladesh

Sushmita Roy, S. M. Shamsuzzaman, Kazi Z. Mamun, Mejbah Uddin Ahmed & Soma Halder · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Aim: Among bacterial causes of acute diarrhea Campylobacter species is frequently responsible. Campylobacter spp. is the leading agents of bacterial gastroenteritis in developed as well as developing countries. This study was conducted to determine the frequency and antimicrobial...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/19818

Epidemiology, Phenotyping and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile of Enterohaemrrhagic Escherichia coli Strains Isolated from Cases of Diarrhea

Rasha A. Alm El-Din & Ahmed Abd Elbaset · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Aim of the Work: this work aimed to study the Prevalence, Epidemiology, Phenotyping, and Antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of Enterohaemrrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) strains among cases of infantile and childhood diarrhea in Egypt. Materials and Methods: This study was carr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/18252

Prevalence of Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) in Adult Diarrhea Cases and their Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern

S. Mariyam Sunaifa, Somdatta Roy & B. Dhanashree · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Introduction: Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC), an important etiologic agent of diarrhea is a major public health problem in developing countries. Relatively few studies have reported the role of enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) as etiological agent of adult diarrhea. Objectiv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/17468

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Some Recently Isolated Serovars of Salmonellae in Jos, Nigeria

Solomon O. Opajobi, Yvonne T. Kandakai-Olukemi, Edmund B. Banwat, Daniel Z. Egah, Solomon C. Chollom & John D. Mawak · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aim: To determine the salmonellae serovars circulating in North Central Nigeria and their treatability with commonly used antimicrobial agents. Study Design: Investigative Place and Duration of Study: Samples were collected and processed at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (J...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/12250

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern and ESBL Production among Uropathogenic Escherichia coli Isolated from UTI Children in Pediatric Unit of a Hospital in Kerman, Iran

Mohammad Reza Shakibaie, Saied Adeli & Mohammad H. Salehi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Aims: Emergence of antibiotic resistance and extended spectrum β- lactamase (ESBL) among uropathogens in the pediatric unit of hospitals created serious health care concern. This study deals with antimicrobial susceptibility and ESBL analysis of uropathogenic Escherichia coli iso...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/6563

AP-PCR and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Fusobacterium nucleatum Associated with Chronic Periodontitis among Patients at Lagos University Teaching Hospital

Francisca Obiageri Nwaokorie, Akitoye Olusegun Coker, Folasade Tolulope Ogunsola, Patricia Omowunmi Ayanbadejo, Kehinde Adesola Umeizudike, Elerson Gaetti-Jardim Junior, Mario Julio Avila-Campos & Kofoworola Olaide Savage · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2012

Aims: To isolate, identify and evaluate the genetic diversity and antimicrobial susceptibility of F. nucleatum recovered from Nigerian patients with chronic periodontitis. Study Design: Cross-sectional design. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Medical Microbiology and Pa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2012/962