Microbiology Research Journal International

Retrospective Studies on the Incidence of Ear Infections among Patients at National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna, North Central Nigeria

B. R. Danraka & M. Bello · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Ear infection is one of the commonest symptoms which are caused by trauma to any part of the ear components. The retrospective analysis of the incidence of ear infection was carried out using patients’ medical records from the period of February to October 2011. Results of this s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/40023

The Effect of Aspergillus flavus ES Isolate on the Decolourisation of Crystal Violet, Titan Yellow and Congo Red

Eman, S. Abdelkhalek · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

In the textile and dyeing industries, chemical dyes are increasingly preferred over natural dyes. Chemical dyes are easier to use and more cost effective to synthesize. The firmness and colour variety of chemical dyes is also beneficial. Unfortunately, these chemical dyes are oft...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/38858

Detection of TEM and SHV Genes in Clinical Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae Strains ESBL Isolated in Neonatology and Pediatric Units

V. M’bengue Gbonon, S. A. Afran, K. N. Guessennd, A. A. Toty, T. F. B. Diplo, A. S. P. N’Guetta & M. Dosso · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Aims: To detect blaTEM and blaSHV genes in Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) strains resistant to β-lactams isolated from neonatal and pediatric infections. Place and Duration: Bacteriology-Virology Department and Molecular Biology platform of P...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/39354

Detection of Mutation of PBP1 Gene of Helicobacter pylori in Gastric Biopsies in Abidjan

C. V. Mbengue Gbonon, F. B. Diplo Tchepe, N. Guessennd, A. F. Yapo, S. Kacou Ngazoa, 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 the gene pbp1, conferring resistance to amoxicillin of Helicobacter pylori, from gastric biopsies in Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire). Place and Duration: Between August 2015 and February 2016, gastric biop...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/39353

Molecular Detection of Torque Teno Virus among HIV Seropositive Patients in Khartoum, Sudan

Ibrahim A. Almoshrf, Abdel Rahim M. El Hussein, Isam M. Elkhidir & Khalid A. Enan · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Background: Torque Teno Virus (TTV) is a newly discovered non- enveloped, single-stranded DNA virus of high genotypic variability, frequently detected in patients with acute or chronic hepatitis with non A-G etiology. Objective: This study was carried out to look for the presence...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/38077

Prevalence of NS3 Mutations Inducing Resistance to Protease Inhibitors in Chronically Infected Hepatitis C Virus Genotype 4 Patients in Egypt

Ahmed Gaballah, Iman Naga, Amel Elsheredy, Gamal Elsawaf & Ola Kader · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Background and Objectives: Directly acting antiviral agents, like NS3 protease inhibitors, are representing the backbone for the current therapy of Hepatitis C virus infection. Given the heterogeneities in HCV genome, not all protease inhibitors will be equally effective against...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/40180

Development of a New Bifunctional Fusion Protein of Vaccine Strains Clostridium perfringens Type D and Clostridium septicum Epsilon-alpha Toxin Genes

Marzieh Kamalirousta & Reza Pilehchian · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

There are various difficulties regarding of produce and design of a suitable fusion protein, and functionality is the most important of this problem. For producing a functional fusion protein, it is necessary to have a proper suitable host to clone a properly designed fusion gene...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/39261

Evaluation of Xpert MTB/ RIF Assay for the Detection of Female Genital Tuberculosis in a Tertiary Care Center- A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Anjum Farhana, Danish Zahoor, Munazah Manzoor & Farhath Kanth · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Aims: Female genital tuberculosis (FGTB) is a silent disease and patients may present with non-specific symptoms irrespective of disease severity and duration. It is a major cause of severe tubal disease leading to infertility. A high degree of suspicion is required for its diagn...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/39636

Modeling the Effect of Natural Substances and Antibiotics Concentrations on the Variation of Inhibition Zone Diameter in Disc Diffusion Susceptibility Test

Gislaine Aurelie Kemegne, Ghislain Seuyim Kouogueu, Maximilienne Ascension Nyegue, Sylvain Leroy Sado Kamdem, Chantal Menut & Francois-Xavier Etoa · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Aims: The aim of this study was to propose a model describing the relationship between the antimicrobial concentration and the inhibition zone diameter during antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology of the University of Yaound...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/39218

Effect of Different Fermentation Methods on the Microbial and Proximate Composition of Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan)

E. Odion-Owase, A. O. Ojokoh & V. O. Oyetayo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) was subjected to different fermentation methods and treatments for 72 hr. The raw (control) and fermented samples were analyzed for microbial and proximate composition. The pH ranged from 6.8 to 4.5 after 72 hr fermentation. The microbial evaluation res...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/33604