It is possible to be exposed to sub-inhibitory antibiotics concentrations due to either patients or physicians during antibiotic therapy. In this study, we aimed to examine the production of biofilm and acyl homoserine lactone (AHL) in Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates which were e...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/40822
Diarrhoea is the passing of loose or watery stools at least three times per day or more frequently than normal for an individual. It is closely associated with poor hygiene and under nutrition. Medicinal plants have been known to provide alternatives to orthodox medicine in the t...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/41575
Aim: Taking into account the rise in mortality rate due to multi-drug resistant Gram-negative bacteria, we purposed to retrospectively analyze the susceptibility behavior of 74 carbapenem-resistant clinical isolates towards common antibiotic classes [Sulphomide, β-lactams (BL), β...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/38085
The study aims at accounting the prevalence of pathogenic bacteria within the family Enterobacteriaceae in retail meat samples. Eighty samples were collected from four different locations of Allahabad region. Isolation was done using selective plating according to ISO Standard; I...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/40767
Lawrence H. Ofosu-Appiah, Richard Kutame, Bright Ayensu, Joseph H. K. Bonney, Gifty Boateng, Rexford Bempong Adade, David Opare & John Kofi Odoom·Microbiology Research Journal International·2018
Background: Dengue fever remains a serious public health treat throughout the world. Ghana shares borders with countries that have reported dengue cases, yet no case has been reported in Ghana. Dengue infections with its broad range of clinical presentations make it potentially u...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/41090
Shwikar M. Abdelsalam Ahmed, Azza Mahmoud El-Hefnawy, Hanan Azouz, Marwa Ahmed Meheissen, Mona Hamdy, Yara Safwat Roshdy & Ahmed Elsayed Ibrahim·Microbiology Research Journal International·2018
Background: Gut microbiota distribute into three enterotypes named the Bacteroides, Prevotella and Ruminococcus. While each person’s microbial “fingerprint” is unique, there are specific patterns seen in those that are healthy and those that have specific illnesses. Aims: The aim...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/41460
The incidences of chemotherapeutic failure and high cost of orthodox medicines may have led to increased use of herbal medicinal products as alternative medicines. However, the non-standardization and improper regulation of these herbal products in countries like Nigeria may rais...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/41462
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, and Cinnamon cassia), the eternal tree of tropical medicine, belongs to the Lauraceae family. Cinnamon is one of the most important spices used daily by people all over the world. Cinnamon primarily contains vital oils and other derivatives, such...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/41345
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...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/39376
Aim: To investigate the growth performance, carcass traits, organ weights, costs and returns of 120 day-old Aborican broiler chicks placed on different dosages of Senna occidentalis leaf aqueous extract. Study Design: Completely randomized design (CRD) was used. Place and duratio...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/40971