I. K. Kouadio, N. Guessennd, A. Dadié, A. Konaté, V. Gbonon, B. Tiékoura, S. Kpoda, M. B. Ouattara, F. Konan, A. Ajayi, M. Djè & M. Dosso·Microbiology Research Journal International·2017
Aims: The study was to evaluate the genetic potential of beta-lactam resistance in Escherichia coli strains producing extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) isolated from the faecal flora of piglets. Place and Duration of Study: National Reference Center for Antibiotics and Mole...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/38449
Aim: To determine the prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) among clinical isolates of Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Enterobacter cloacae (E. cloacae) in Nablus district. Methodology: In this prospective study carried out at An-Najah National University, a total o...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27892
Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and molecular characterization of AmpC β-lactamases and extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESβLs) among E. coli isolates. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biology and Biotechnology, An-Najah National University, P...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/22631
Aims: A personal computer version of the Stormwater Management Model (PCSWMM) was applied to seamlessly link urban runoff, sanitary flow, pump station operations, and a natural wastewater treatment wetland in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, as a step towards developing a planning tool that...
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Research Article10.9734/BJECC/2015/12101
Aims: To determine antibacterial activity of Ocimum suave essential oils against bacterial uropathogens. Study Design: A cross sectional and experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Six selected hospitals in Bushenyi District, Uganda between June 2012 and July 2013. Metho...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/17526
Aims: To determine the presence of resistant pathogens in locally produced drinks consumed in Akwa, Nigeria. Study Design: To determine type of bacteria contaminants, level of contamination from and presence of resistant pathogens in the drinks. Place and Duration of Study: The s...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/8486
Background: An increase in extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) has been observed. Aims: Of this study was done to detect the prevelance of ESBL, AmpC producing and ESBL and AmpC co-producing strains of Escherichia coli (E. coli) in urinary tr...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2014/7376
Aims: Liposomes are spherical vesicles composed of concentric phospholipid bilayers that can entrap hydrophilic, hydrophobic and amphiphilic drugs. Liposomes can be prepared from natural phospholipids, synthetic lipids or bacterial lipids. Regarding to the easy access to microorg...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/7611
Nevine Fam, Doaa Gamal, Manal El Said, Inas El Defrawy, Ehab El Dadei, Soheir El Attar, Ashraf Sorur, Salwa Ahmed & John Klena·Microbiology Research Journal International·2013
Aims: To determine the prevalence of acquired pAmpCs in clinically important and relevant enterobacterial species and to characterize the molecular types of pAmpC present in our geographic area. Methodology: Sixty Enterobacterial clinical isolates resistant to third generation ce...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/4653
Aims: Untreated wastewater is usually used for crop irrigation in developing countries; however it contains a lot of pathogenic bacteria. This study was carried out to determine the fate of E. coli contained in wastewater in a hydromorphic soil. Study Design: Environmental microb...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/4811