mutations

Detection of New Mutations in 23S rRNA Gene of Helicobacter Pylori in Gastric Biopsies in Abidjan

C. V. Mbengue Gbonon, F. B. Diplo Tchepe, Kacou Ngazoa, N. Guessennd, A. F. Yapo, S. N. D. Coulibaly, A. J. Djaman & M. Dosso · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to determine the presence of mutations in 23S rRNA gene, conferring resistance to clarithromycin of Helicobacter pylori from gastric biopsies in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire). Place and Duration: Between August 2015 and February 2016, gastric bi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/39376

Undiagnosed Chronic Hepatitis B Infection and HIV Type 1 Drug Resistance Profile in AIDS Patients Receiving Tenofovir-containing Antiretroviral Regimens: Considerations for Monitoring Resistant HIV Variants during Treatment

Charles Kouanfack, Mathurin Kowo, Emmanuel Sako Haddison, Veronica Matehbi Aletum, Desire Takou, Patrick Awoumou, Serge Christian Tchokonte, Samuel Sosso, Njoya Oudou & Judith Ndongo Torimiro · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Background: During antiretroviral therapy (ART), resistant HIV-1 variants may be selected resulting in clinical failure. Co-infection rate of Hepatitis B virus in AIDS patients in Cameroon is 11.8%, but few studies have described the profile of resistance associated mutations (RA...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/40801

Molecular Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Rifampicin Drug Resistance Using rpoB Gene Sequencing in Zimbabwe

Nyasha Chin’ombe, Wadzanai Manjeese & Ellen Munemo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aim: To detect Mtb rifampicin drug resistance mutations in Zimbabwe by rpoB gene sequencing. Study Design:  This was a retrospective study. Place of Study: The study was conducted in Zimbabwe in 2015 using archived Mtb isolates previously isolated throughout Zimbabwe during a nat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28510