Bacteriological investigation of hawked Sorrel drink (zobo drink) was carried out in Aba, South-east Nigeria, between January and March, 2014. Zobo drink is a non-alcoholic local beverage made from different varieties of dried petals, acid succulent aqueous extract of calyx of ro...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/13027
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
Javier Santander, Caitlin Otto, Dave Lowry, Mauricio Cuellar, Marco Mellado, Cristian Salas, Francisco Rothhammer & Carlos Echiburu-Chau·Microbiology Research Journal International·2014
Background: Resistance to antimicrobial drugs has become an increasingly global problem, and is the main reason for an extended search for new drugs to treat microbial infections. Senecioneae is one of the largest tribes of Asteraceae, comprised of about 150 genera and 3000 plant...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/11934
Aims: Emergence of antibiotic resistance in bacterial strains has always remained a crucial concern. Mutations in antibiotic target sites, over expression of efflux pump are the major modes of development of bacterial antibiotic resistances. The present study was conducted to det...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/12342
Aims: Isolation and characterization of multiple antibiotic resistant Escherichia coli serotypes in cow raw milk and traditional dairy products in Osun state, Nigeria was reported. Study Design: Experimental based study of raw milk of lactating cows, local cheese and yoghurt. Pla...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/12868
Aims: To determine the carrier rate of typhoid and paratyphoid organisms in Enugu community. Place and Duration of Study: The project was carried out in Enugu Urban in South Eastern part of Nigeria. Those enrolled in the study that lasted for one year are students, traders and ci...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/12421
Aims: The focus of this study was to isolate and to identify strains with antibacterial activity followed by a partial characterization of their extracts. Study Design: Screening and identification of bacteria having an anti-mycobacterial effect from soil and water of different b...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/12239
Aims: To observe the antifungal resistance pattern, virulence attributes and spectrum of Candida species in oral cavities of patients with periodontal diseases and healthy individuals. Study Design: A total number of 52 patients with periodontal disease and 100 healthy subjects w...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/12696
Aim: The microbiological quality of Ikpoba River, Benin City-Nigeria and the surrounding borehole waters was investigated to assess the extent of pollution from Guinness Nigeria Plc, Benin City. Methodology: Microbiological parameters analyzed were total bacterial, fungal and col...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/8767
Aims: The antibacterial activity of medicinal plants against human pathogens has been evaluated by a number of studies. However, a few research works have been done on pus cell pathogens. So this research work was aimed to determine the antibacterial effect of Croton bonplandianu...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/12620