Aims: Contamination in TB cultures is problematic as it allows the growth of non-target bacterial or fungal species in sputum samples, potentially concealing M. tuberculosis. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, characterization, and drug susceptibility patterns of conta...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i111502
Aims: To determine the prevalence and distribution of gastrointestinal parasites, bacteria and fungi in Date, Wet Tiger nut, Dry Tiger nut, Kuli-kuli and kola nuts sold by roadside vendors in nine locations in Rivers State. Study Design: A total of 270 samples were procured rando...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i21430
Background: The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is popularly known for its huge deposit of crude oil which during explorative activities has led to the pollution of soil and water bodies of nearby coastal regions such as Ogoni. Aim: This study aimed to assess the bacterial diversit...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i730330
Asmaa A. Alfarisi, Mohammed Osamah Ezwaie, Hadir Gawili, Areej O. AlFerjany, Soha B. AlTalhi, Aisha A. Gandrah & Nora M. Bushaala·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2021
Background: A single 4-hour dialysis treatment can require up to 400 liters of water per week for dialysis patients compare that with healthy person who drinks less than 15 liters of water per week. Therefore, it is clearly important to know and monitor the chemical and microbiol...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i130297
Aims: The current study examines the leaves and stem extracts of Solanum erianthum for antimicrobial activities. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology Akure between September 2014 and July 2015. Methodology: The extracts were scree...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/39911
Aim: The risk of developing infection in diabetic mellitus patients is known to be higher than in normal individuals. The urinary tract is the most common entry point of infections. Surveillance of urinary tract pathogens and their antibiogram is key to patient management. The ma...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/17483