Wetlands can intercept runoff from surfaces prior to reaching open water and remove pollutants through physical, chemical, and biological processes thereby protecting and preserving the environment. Because of unsustainable oil exploration activities, most wetlands in Rivers Sta...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i730334
Aim: To determine and compare the antiseptic property of dyes such as acridine orange and ethidium bromide on Multi-drug resistant (MDR) Salmonella enterica in this part of Nigeria. Study Design: The stool samples of patients with symptoms of enteric fever were isolated and inves...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/14585
A total of 347 clinical wound swabs were obtained in Ondo State Specialist Hospital. Isolated pure cultures of bacteria were subjected to various morphology and biochemical tests. The isolates were identified using Bergey’s Manual of Systematic Bacteriology. Ten antibiotics (Oxoi...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/30973
Aim: The primary aims of this study were to investigate antibiotic resistance patterns and plasmid profile of antibiotic resistant Escherichia coli isolated from clinical specimens, and to find out a possible correlation between plasmids and antibiotic sensitivity patterns. Metho...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/22367
Background: Globally, the emergence of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli has been noted in community acquired strains as against the hospital acquired origin. This study was designed to assess antibiotic susceptibilities and plasmid profile of ext...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/19045
Aim: To examine the antimicrobial properties of various spices commonly used in Indian cuisine and to check if the resistance in bacteria is plasmid borne. Study Design: To demonstrate the antimicrobial properties in various household spices like Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum),...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/11066