Marie N. Tuo, Augustin E. Anoh, Zéphirin O. Wayoro, Baba Coulibaly, Pacome Monemo, Nadine F. Wohi, Eloise Mueller- Schulte, Simon-Pierre A. N’guetta, Sören L. Becker & Chantal Akoua- Koffi·Microbiology Research Journal International·2020
Aims: The aims of the present study were to investigate the presence of Plasmid-Mediated Quinolone Resistance (PMQR) determinants and the association of these determinants with Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamases (ESBLs) genes in ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from T...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i630232
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) degrading potential of bacteria isolated from Iko River sediment, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria was investigated. The mean total heterotrophic bacteria obtained from the sediment samples was 6.4 × 10 cfu/g while 9.8 x 103 cfu/g hydrocarbon utilizi...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i630231
Abdul Walusansa, Jacob S. Iramiot, Christine F. Najjuka, Dickson Aruhomukama, Hussein Kafeero Mukasa, Henry Kajumbula & Benon B. Asiimwe·Microbiology Research Journal International·2020
Background: Non-prescribed use of antimicrobials in Agriculture incurs a transfer risk of resistant pathogens to humans, complicating treatment. The aim of this study was to determine the potential of Zoonotic E. coli to serve as drivers of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among an...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i630230
This study investigates the microbial quality of some common leafy vegetables sold in Iree. Three common leafy vegetables were used which were Amaranthus viridis (‘Tete’), Corchorus olito rus (‘Ewedu’) and Talinum triangulare (‘Gbure’). The samples were bought from the Iree main...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i630227
Dacryodes edulis is a fruit tree attaining a height of 18–40 meters mostly grown around the house and rarely in the forest. It has a relatively short trunk and a deep, dense crown and it is native to Africa hence often called African pear. The leaves are a compound with 5-8 pairs...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i630228
Background: Atypical bacterial and viral pathogens play an important role in atypical pneumonia are responsible for one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, particularly in developing countries. Objective: The purpose of this study to determine the prevalence of bact...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i630223
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli have been identified as an emerging foodborne pathogen which portends serious risk to human health. Cow milk and its products are potential sources of shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. A relatively small number from the family of shiga...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i630226
Many substances known to have toxic properties are regularly introduced into the environment through human activity. These substances which include hydrocarbons range in degree of toxicity and danger to human health. Frequent oil spills incidents have become a problem to ecologic...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i530221
Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamases (ESBLs) enzymes are produced by many Gram-negative bacteria to nearly all antibiotics. Clinical bacteria isolates were obtained from various clinical samples from the two healthcare facilities. Sewer wastewater and sediments were also collected f...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i530220
Dental caries is an infectious microbiological disease of the teeth that end up in the destruction of dental hard tissues. The use of toothpaste has been used to reduce the bacterial load in the mouth because they contain antimicrobial properties such as triclosan, fluoride, and...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i530219