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Genomics and Phenotypical Characterization of Two New Lytic Bacteriophages for Biocontrol of Salmonella enterica

Emanuele Serro Pottker, Bruna Webber, Samuel Cibulski, Ricardo Zanella, Viviane Girardi, Adriana Souto Pereira Núncio, Luciana Ruschel dos Santos, Vladimir Pinheiro do Nascimento & Laura Beatriz Rodrigues · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aims: To perform the isolation, characterization and sequencing of the bacteriophages. To demonstrate that the bacteriophages can be used for biocontrol of different Salmonella enterica serovars. Study Design: This study was an experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Bac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i1030277

Detection of Clostridium difficile Infection in Al-Quwayiyah General Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Enas Sh. Khater & Abd Alazim A. Al- Faki · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Clostridium difficile infections (CDIs) is considered healthcare-associated infections which cause watery diarrhea to long stayed hospitalized patients and cause increased mortality rate. Aim: Detection of the prevalence and risk factors of C. difficile in Al Quwayiyah General ho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i930268

Antifungal Activities of Vernonia amygdalina Crude Extracts and Fractions against Strain1161, P37005 and RM1000

A. D. M. Owoyale, M. Galadimma, S. Y. Daniyan & N. Adabara · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

This research study was focused in determining antifungal activities of the crude extracts and fractions of Vernonia amygdalina against strain 1161, P37005 and RM1000. Vernonia amygdalina leaves were extracted by the reflux extraction protocol which was done in a successive metho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i930267

In vitro Antifungal Activity of Combination of Miconazole, Salicylic Acid and Benzoic Acid in Two Different Bases against Trichophyton mentagrophytes

Hassan Thoulfikar A. Alamir, M. E. L. A. Shayoub, Wisal G. Abdalla & Eltayeb Suliman Elamin · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

In vitro activity of miconazole, salicylic acid and benzoic acid against T.richophyton mentagrophytes was done on Sabouraud’s dextrose agar. The inhibition zones were measured in cm. 2.8 cm, 1.5 cm and no inhibition zone were reported for miconazole, salicylic acid and benzoic ac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i930263

Expression of Epsilon Toxin from Clostridium perfringens Type D in E. coli Rosetta (DE3): Study on a New Vaccine Production

Maryam Adibi, Reza Pilehchian Langroudi & Lida Abdolmohammadi Khiav · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Clostridium perfringens is a Gram-positive anaerobic bacterium which is divided based on major toxins into five types (A-E). C. perfringens type D causes fatal enterotoxaemia (pulpy kidney) in sheep and goats that causes heavy economic losses in domestic animals. However current...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i930264

Bacteriological Profile of Nosocomial Infections in Visceral Surgery at the CNHU-HKM of Cotonou in Republic of Benin

Aïkou Nicolas, A. Ahoyo Theodora, Degbe Sah Cyriaque, Coulibaly Founzégué Amadou, Sezan Alphonse, Edorh A. Patrick & R. A. Lapo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Wound suppuration is the formation and accumulation of pus in the soft tissue of the wound. As a rule, the natural inflammatory reaction disappears within three to five days and later the wound heals without any character. During this time, in some cases the inflammatory reaction...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i930265

Evaluation of the Symbiotic Efficiency of Rhizobium Strains Applied to Bituminaria bituminosa (L.) Stirton

Omar Zennouhi, Abderrazak Rfaki, Mohamed El Mderssa, Jamal Ibijbijen & Laila Nassiri · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aims: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of inoculation by different rhizobacteria on Bituminaria bituminosa plants grown under greenhouse conditions. Study Design: An experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Department of Biology (Env...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i930262

Microbiological Research of the Effects of Electromagnetic Fields of the Bacteria Escherichia coli, Enterococci, Coliforms and Clostridium perfringens

Nedyalka Valcheva & Ignat Ignatov · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

The aim of the study was to analyze the microbiological effects of electromagnetic fields with method of Drossinakis with reliable microbiological methods. A comparative analysis of the number of bacteria of a given species before and after electromagnetic influence was performed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i930261

Multiple-Antibiotic Resistance and Presence of CTX-M Genes among Enterobacteriaceae Isolates from Different Sources in Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria

Adeleke, Olufeyikemi A. & Owoseni, Abimbola A. · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aims: Assessment of the antibiotic resistance pattern and detection of genes responsible for the β-lactam resistance in enterobacteria isolated from different sources was carried out in the course of the study. Place and Duration of Study: Samples from different sources in Iwo, O...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i930260

Epidemiological Assessment and Challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria

Stephen Olaide Aremu, Emmanuel Olumuyiwa Onifade, Babatunde Fatoke, Samuel Olusegun Itodo, Oluwatosin Oladipo, Olufisayo Bademosi, Temilade Taiwo Oleni, Tosin Adebola Ode, Ebenezer Oluwasanmi Abeleje & Adebowale Olasehinde Folorunso · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

The COVID-19 which belongs to the coronaviridae family has continued to spread in a geometric progression version. The disease that originated from Wuhan, Hubei, China has spread to all the continents of the World except Antarctica continent. As of the 5th of August, 2020 there a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i930259

Natural Resistance Associated Macrophage Protein-1 Expression in Salmonella typhi Infection with Acute Recurrence State of Typhoid Fever in Endemic Areas, Indonesia

Ade Rifka Junita, Firdaus Hamid, Rosdiana Natzir, Rosana Agus, Burhanuddin Bahar & Mochammad Hatta · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Background and Aim: The molecular pathogenesis of typhoid fever is complex and the host susceptibility mechanisms such as Natural Resistance Associated Macrophages Protein-1 (NRAMP-1) are poorly understood. This study explores the expression of NRAMP-1 in the serum of Acute Recur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i930258

Bacteriological and Physicochemical Profiles of Soils in Selected Oil-Contaminated Sites in Yorla, Ogoni Land

Onyinyechi Stainless Uzor, Gideon Chijioke Okpokwasili & Ejiro Obakpororo Agbagwa · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Bacteriological and physicochemical properties of oil–polluted sites in Yorla, Ogoniland was studied. Soil samples were collected from three different points and analyzed for bacteriological and physicochemical characterization using standard methods. The total culturable heterot...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i830256

GC-MS Analysis and Antimicrobial Spectrum of Stem Bark Extracts of Ficus sycomorus

Yunusa Saheed, Mustapha Usman Nasir, Baballe Abbas & Rabi Yakubu Bello · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aim: This work investigated the gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy of methanolic extract and antimicrobial spectrum of acetone and aqueous crude extracts of Ficus sycomorus stem bark. Place and Duration of the Study: Department chemistry research laboratory and microbiology lab...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i830257

Laboratory Findings from 100 Patients with COVID-19 Pneumonia in Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Al-ahmadey Ziab · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) virus, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is spreading rapidly. The purpose of this study is to explore high risk patients and guiding future management and summarize the results of routine laboratory tes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i830255

Biofilm Forming Ability and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Food-borne Pathogens Isolated from Common Dairy Products: Madara and Nono Vended in Makurdi Metropolis

Amina Ojochide Hassan, Innocent Okonkwo Ogbonna & Victor Ugochukwu Obisike · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Microbial resistance to antibiotics and biofilm formation ability of food-borne pathogens are major global health challenges. Most milk and milk products (Madara and Nono) could be vehicles for the transmission of multidrug resistant genes among any community. This study was aime...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i830253