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Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Citrobacter Isolates from Elderly Patients with Urinary Tract Infections in Cote D’ivoire

Foungotin Hamidou COULIBALY, Eric Joël TAHOU, Yves-Nathan T. TIAN-BI, Pondo Vincent OUATTARA, Assanvo Simon-Pierre N’GUETTA & Kouadio Nathalie GUESSENND · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Aims : Citrobacter is a rarely acquired nosocomial pathogen. However, it is responsible for various clinical diseases and is associated with a wide range of infections that can lead to high mortality rates. The objective of this study was to evaluate the antibiotic resistance of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i121680

Antibiotic Resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii Species Isolated in the Conakry Region, Guinea

Mamadou Bobo Diallo, Celestin Guilavogui, Moussa CONDE, Almamy Amara TOURE, Jean Sele BAVOGUI, Fatoumata Binta BALDE, Josue DELAMOU, Sekouba KOUROUMA, Lancinet SANGARE, Boubane Benoit THIARA & Kaba KOUROUMA · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the antibiotic resistance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii strains isolated in the Conakry region from 2022 to 2024. Study Type: This cross-sectional study was conducted from 2022 to 2024 in the Conakry region. St...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i101645

The Role of Phyllosphere Microbiome in Enhancing Plant Resistance to Pathogens and Environmental Stressors

A. Janaki Prasad & P. Kishore Varma · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

The phyllosphere is an aerial environment on the surface of plants, and it harbors a wide variety of dynamic microbiomes, including bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms. Phyllosphere microorganisms greatly help plants to resist phytopathogens by mechanisms such as antibacter...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i101641

Phenotypic Characterization of the Resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae Strains Isolated from Poultry Droppings in the Abidjan District

BEUDJE Félicité, Konan Fernique, M’Bengue Gbonon Valérie C, TIEKOURA Bertin, Tahou Joel Eric, Afran Sidje Arlette, Toty Abalé A, Gnahoré Djéda, Guédé Kipré B & Guessennd Kouadio N · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Poultry farming, a promising sector in Côte d'Ivoire, is confronted with avian pathologies leading to heavy losses at several levels. The poultry industry, which is very promising in developing countries, is facing pathologies causing heavy economic losses. Objective: The objecti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i81611

Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of Bacterial Isolates from Urinary Catheter Patients in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Eric Joël TAHOU, Foungotin Hamidou COULIBALY, Yves Nathan TIAN BI, Ama Kra Inès KOUADIO, Assanvo Simon-Pierre N’GUETTA & Nathalie Guessennd · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is an inflammation of the bladder caused by an abnormal multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms in the urinary tract. It is often observed in children, adults and the elderly, both men and women, and is one of the main reasons for med...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i81612

Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance Profile of Salmonella spp. Strains Isolated from the Vegetable Food Chain in Niamey, Niger

Alio Almou Abdoulaye, Abdel-Kader Alio Sanda, Maman Moustapha Rabiou, Yaou Chaibou, Alio Mahamadou Fody, Djalifa Hamidou Seybou, Haoua Sabo Seini & Hassimi Sadou · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Background: Salmonellosis is a bacterial infection in both humans and animals caused by various Salmonella isolates. The overall aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and antibiotic resistance profile of Salmonella isolates isolated from four (4) types of raw vegetabl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i61584

Effect of Misuse of Antibiotics on Cytokine Patterns and Antibiogram of Bacteria Isolates from Surgical Site Infection in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Ehiaghe, JI., Ogbebor, AO., Asiriuwa, I., Erhunmwunse, R.U., Ayanlere, KM., Amengialue, O.O, Ehiaghe F.A & Ogbodo, E.C. · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Antibiotic resistance has emerged as a critical global health challenge, exacerbated by the widespread misuse and overuse of antibiotics. The aim of this research was geared to determine the pattern of multidrug resistance (MDR) isolates among patients with post-operative surgica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i41216

Evaluation of Multi-drug Resistant Bacteria and High Risk of Contamination in Ready to Eat Fruits in Kano Metropolis

Ibrahim Ayobami Onifade, Olaniyi Afolabi Opasola & Asiya Muazu · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Aim: The study aimed to investigate and evaluate the Prevalence of Multi-drug Resistance bacteria on ready to eat fruits in Kano Metropolis, and the associated risk factor.  Methodology: The study used mixed methods design. Samples were collected from various street vendors and l...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i41204

Evaluation of the Antibacterial Activity of Solanum torvum Fruit Extracts on Hospital Strains of Enterobacteria

KEKE Margery Claude-Charlène, Konan Kouadio Fernique, OKOU Obou Constantin, KRA Adou Koffi Mathieu & Guessennd Nathalie · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Enterobacteriaceae are among the most pervasive bacteria globally and are the most commonly identified in clinical consultations. It is unfortunate that these disease-causing germs are now increasingly resistant to the standard antibiotics that are generally used. In order to pro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i121522

Genetic Engineering in Insect Management: New Frontiers in Pest Control

Sunita Yadav, Samreen, Satyabrata Sarangi, Shradha Parmar, Mamatha Thodusu, Suraj Soni & Kartikey Pandey · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Genetic engineering is transforming the landscape of pest management, offering innovative solutions to longstanding challenges in agriculture and public health. Traditional methods, such as chemical pesticides, have led to significant ecological harm and widespread resistance amo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i121514

In-vitro Antifungal Activity of Ethanol Plant Extracts of Moringa oleifera, Vernonia amygdalina and Ocimum gratissimum against Some Clinical Candida Species

Joachim Ohiakwu Ezeadila, Christian Chibuzo Uba, Onyekachukwu Izuchukwu Udemezue, Peace Chidimma Ilo, Christian Chinedu Orji & Chukwuebuka Chisom Anene · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Vaginal candidiasis, primarily caused by microorganisms belonging to the Candida genus, is a common fungal infection prevalent among millions of women worldwide and can lead to significant morbidity. The treatment of Candida infections has often relied on antifungal drugs such as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i101490

Antimicrobial Resistance in Primary Health Care Setting: The Prevalence of Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms in Health Centers under the Primary Health Care Corporation PHCC, Qatar

Faith Amarachi Ngwu, Maria Nina Brenda Valisto, Ahmed Abd Elhamid Hashem, Khalid Hamid Elawad & Rachel Innes · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Wrong utilization of antimicrobial agents is the greatest cause of developing antibiotics resistance organisms in the human system. Also, hospital acquired infections are known to contribute to illness and death that can arise from the resistance of organisms towards antimicrobia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i91088

Multidrug Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Chicken: A Public Health Concern

Ayowole Victor Atere & Femi Vincent Atere · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Infection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been responsible for economic losses in younger birds. This research was designed to report and document multidrug resistant P. aeruginosa recovered from chicken during infection. Sixty-seven freshly dead chicken were used in this research,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i71452

Antibiogram of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Clinical Isolates Tested for Pan, Extensive and Multidrug Resistances

Uzoamaka Maduakor, Clara Eleazar, Chidozie Nwafor & Veronica Emenuga · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2023

Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa usually cause nosocomial infections with concurrent morbidity and mortality and is generally resistant to many antibiotics. Aim: This study was aimed to determine the proportion of pan-drug-resistant (PDR), extensively drug-resistant (XDR), and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2023/v33i11-121413

Prevalence of Bacterial Species in Traumatic, Burns and Post-Surgical Wounds: Focus on Emerging Drug Resistance

Partapbir Singh & Tejinder Kaur · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2023

Introduction: Resistance of bacteria to antibiotics poses a serious challenge in managing and treating wound-related complications. Determining the antibiotic resistance patterns is crucial for guiding appropriate antibiotic therapy to avoid their overuse and emergence of deadly...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2023/v33i51383