Aim: The aim of this study was to identify bacterial uropathogens responsible for asymptomatic bacteriuria among pregnant women registering for antenatal care at selected clinics in Harare, Zimbabwe. Study Design: A cross sectional study design was conducted at 4 selected primary...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/38356
The development of non-dairy fermented products is fast gaining acceptability due to its unique benefits. Several factors such as storage conditions, processing methods and constituent of such products usually affect its physicochemical properties. Tigernut-milk drink fermented b...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/37698
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the susceptibility pattern of bacterial pathogens against spice extracts. Place of Study: Microbiology laboratory of Bells University of Technology; between August, 2015 to July, 2016. Methodology: The three spices; Capsicum annuum (cay...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/37904
Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a multifaceted group of neurodevelopmental disorders. Gastrointestinal problems are commonly reported in children with autism and may correlate with autism severity. A recent study reported that Sutterella species were frequently foun...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/37988
Nicole Prisca Nieko Dangui Makaya, Nathalie Kouadio Guessennd, Karine Manzan Kossia Gba, Valérie Gbonon, Bertin Konan Tiekoura, Abalé Anatole Toty, Joel Eric Tahou, Simon-Pierre Assavon Nguetta & Mireille Dosso·Microbiology Research Journal International·2017
Aims: Objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of clinical Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains expressing antibiotic resistance mechanisms of the family of β-lactams, aminoglycosides and fluoroquinolones in Abidjan. Study Design: It is a retrospective study. Place of St...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/37853
Globally, non-dairy products are fast gaining acceptability comparable to dairy products in order to satisfy certain individuals with dietary limitations. Natural food additives such as ginger and garlic are preferable to chemically synthesized food additives and flavour enhancer...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/37699
A biofilm is any group of microorganism in which cells stick to each other on a surface. While forming these biofilms microorganisms excrete out extracellular polymeric substances and form a film like structure around them. These extracellular polymeric substance are generally co...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/36935
Background: Antimicrobial resistance poses great threats to the treatment and eradication of pathogenic microbes. An increasing number of infectious diseases are now becoming difficult to treat in the developing world, but the root of the problems is vaguely known. Aims: This stu...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/34812
Anthony John Dadah, Eugene Ifeanyi Ikeh, Grace Ayanbimpe, Samuel Olatunbosun Omotainse, Peter Matakai Dede & Augustine Chinyere Igweh·Microbiology Research Journal International·2017
A survey of animal trypanosomosis in Kaura LGA of Kaduna State was undertaken. Blood samples were collected from 635 animals in five Districts of the LGA. The blood samples collected from different species comprising of 424 cattle, 131 sheep and 80 goats. The samples were examine...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/35438
This research aimed to purify and immobilize chitinase from Alternaria infectoria and to study its biochemical characteristics for biotechnological applications. Chitinase (EC. 3. 2. 1. 14) was purified by ammonium sulphate precipitation, DEAE-cellulose and then Sephadex G-200 wi...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/36263