Microbiology Research Journal International

In silico RFLP Analysis of 16S rRNA Genes: A Helpful Application for Distinguishing Bifidobacteria from Human and Animal Source

Monica Modesto, Samanta Michelini, Giorgia Perpetuini, Rosanna Tofalo, Thomas Andlid & Paola Mattarelli · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Bifidobacterial species are widespread in gastrointestinal tracts of mammalian and other animals; they can be found in extra body environment only after a fecal contamination or human intentional addition (as the case of probiotics). Interestingly their occurrence is strictly lin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/33869

Serum Expression Levels of miR-141 and miR-215 for Differentiation between Liver Cirrhosis, Chronic Hepatitis C and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients

Sahar A. M. Ali, Ziab Z. Alahmady, Hussain A. Yamany & Amr M. Abul-Fotouh · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Objectives: To evaluate the ability of estimation of serum expression levels of micro RNA (miR-141 and miR-215 to differentiate between liver cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis C (CHC) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients. Patients and Methods: The study included 25 liver cirrho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/34134

Viability of Fungal Spores Isolated from Sorghum Grains Sampled from the Field, Market and Different Storage Facilities in the Six Agro-ecological Zones of Nigeria

M. H. Garba, H. A. Makun, A. A. Jigam, L. M. Hadiza, B. N. Patrick & A. Y. Kabiru · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Nutritional quality, organoleptic attributes and food safety are usually compromised by the presence of Microscopic fungi or fungal spores in food and feeds that humans and animals solely rely on. It is therefore intended in this study to re appraise the viability of fungal spore...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/33387

Antibacterial, Antioxidant Activity and Phytochemical Analysis of Euphorbia hirta Linn.

Savita Jakhar & Pushpa Dahiya · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Objective: Crude extracts were prepared from aerial parts of Euphorbia hirta Linn. in four solvents i.e. water, acetone, ethanol and petroleum ether. Extracts were investigated for their phytochemical, antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Methods: Plant extracts were prepare...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/34446

Antimicrobial Resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae -ESBL Producing Strains Isolated from Clinical Specimens in Abidjan (Cote de Ivoire)

Joel Eric Tahou, Nathalie Kouadio Guessennd, Paulin Didier Sokouri, Valérie Gbonon, Fernique Konan, Jules Kouadio, Karine Kossia Gba, Baguy Mohamed Ouattara & Simon-Pierre Assanvo N’guetta · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Aims: The objective of this study is to detect the prevalence of qnr genes in broad-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Klebsiella pneumoniae, involved in hospital and community-acquired infections. Study Design: It is a retrospective study. Place and Duration of Study: Bacteriolog...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/34085

Detection of Multiple Cry Genes in Bacillus thuringiensis Isolated from Different Soil Types in Zaria

A. Bello & I. M. Hussaini · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Aims: To isolate and characterize Bacillus thuringiensis from different soil types within Zaria and screen them for the possession of cry genes. Methodology: Soil samples were collected from different sites in Zaria. A total of twelve Bacillus thuringiensis strains were isolated...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/30397

Anticandidal Effect of Extracts of Wild Polypore, Trametes elegans, on Candida Species Isolated from Pregnant Women in Selected Hospitals in Southwest Nigeria

A. T. Adeyelu, V. O. Oyetayo, T. A. Onile & S. I. Awala · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Aim: Considering the significance of candidiasis among pregnant women, the study was designed to investigate the anticandidal effect of extracts of Trametes elegans (Spreng: Fr.) Fr. (fam.: Polyporaceae) against Candida species isolated from pregnant women and to screen for the p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/32914

Radical Scavenging Capacity and Efficacy of Myristica fragrans (Nutmeg) Metabolites on Cladosporum herbarum of Food Origin

Simiat Olanike Jimoh, Olaoniye Habeebat Labo-Popoola & Kazeem Adelani Alabi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Aim: To determine radical scavenging capacity and efficacy of Myristica fragrans metabolites on fungi of food origin. Study of Design: Pretreatment and processing of Myristica fragrans, solvent extraction technique, phytochemical screening, radical scavenging activity, total phen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/31962

Landfill Waste Effluents Increase the Population and Diversity of Soil Microorganisms: The Case of Olusosun Landfill, Lagos, Nigeria

Eucharia Ezenwanyi Nmema, Eunice Ngozi Anaele & Olakunle David Teniola · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Aims: This study investigated the impact of landfill waste effluents on the population and diversity of soil microorganisms, and a comparative study between landfill soil and effluent-free field soil. Study Design: A comparative, investigative survey. Place and Duration of Study:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/32420

Isolation, Characterization and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum from Infertile and Pregnant Women in Lagos, Nigeria

Eugene Ikeh, Mike Ebie, John Allanana, John Oluwle & Nneoma Idika · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Background: Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum are potentially pathogenic agents, playing aetiologicroles in both genital infections and infertility. In human in-vitro fertilization systems, the presence of U. urealyticum in either semen or female genital tract results...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/33323