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Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance of Streptococcus pneumoniae among Different Hospitals in Saudi Arabia

Ayman Khalid Johargy, Adil Jamal & Aiman Mohammed Mumenah · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Objective: Present Study was directed to examine the pervasiveness, antibiotics resistance and susceptibility array in Streptococcus pneumoniae gram positive and gram negative isolated strains. Methodology: In current study, 6549 suspected samples were proceeded to confirm pneumo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27866

Study of Aquatic Fungi and Their Role in Putrefaction of Allochthonous Leaves at Hanna Lake (Balochistan)

Saadullah Khan Leghari, Mudassir Asrar, Sana-ur- Rehman Sheikh, Tariq Ismail & Anwar Khan · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

The micro fungal flora of the mud and water of Hanna Lake in Quetta district was investigated during 2015, using Baiting techniques. Apart from Mycotypha sp, the flora of Hanna Lake was essentially same and similar to those recorded by other authors for temperate lakes and river....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27391

Expression of Cytokines in Vaginal Secretion of Women with Yeast Colonization

L. N. Ossai- Chidi, O. K. Obunge, C. Nnadi, A. T. O. Awopeju & M. A. Alex- Wele · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aim: Comparative analysis of local expression of IL-2, IL-10 and TNF-α was carried out to provide an insight to the extent and type of localized immune response associated with yeast colonization of the urogenital tract. Study Design: Descriptive Observational study. Place and Du...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27438

Biodegradation of Pyrene Using Bacillus sp.C7 Isolated from Coal Deposited Soil

M. A. Karale, T. A. Kadam, H. J. Bhosale & K. P. Maske · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: To evaluate the efficiency of bacterial isolates in pyrene degradation. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at School of Life Sciences, S.R.T.M. University, Nanded, (M.S.), India during June 2015 and March 2016. Methodology: Coal deposited soil was collec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27993

The Antibacterial Effect of Carica papaya L. Extracts and Their Synergistic Effect with Antibiotic and Non-antibiotic Drugs

E. Femi Francis & Vimala Jose · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: Antibacterial activity of Carica papaya leaf and seed extracts, their synergism with antibiotic and non-antibiotic drugs and GC-MS analysis of extracts. Study Design: Antibacterial activity was evaluated by Disc and Well diffusion method. Synergism with antibiotic drug, Gen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28042

Extended Spectrum β-lactamases in Clinical Isolates of Escherichia coli and Enterobacter cloacae Collected from Nablus District - Palestine

Motasem Al-Masri, Nael Abu-Hasan & Maha M. Jouhari · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aim: To determine the prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) among clinical isolates of Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Enterobacter cloacae (E. cloacae) in Nablus district. Methodology: In this prospective study carried out at An-Najah National University, a total o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27892

Brucella Prevalence in Goats and Farmers’ Awareness and Practices towards Brucella Infection in Giwa Area of Kaduna State Nigeria

R. Dogo, B. V. Maikai, J. A. Musa & J. Q. Tizhe · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: To detect and determine the prevalence of Brucella antibodies in goats and farmers’ awareness and practices towards Brucella infection in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Experimental Design: A cross sectional study was used in this research. Place and Duration of Study: Giwa area in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27092

Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Intestinal Parasitic Infection among Patients in Taiz City, Yemen

Talal AL-Harazi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: To determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of intestinal parasites among patients in Taiz city. Study Design: A cross-sectional descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out on patients visiting general and hospitals in Taiz, Yemen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28317

Microorganisms Associated with Biogas Production Using Vegetable (Telfairia occidentalis) Wastes, Banana Peel and Pig Dung as Substrates

B. E. Asikong, S. O. Idire & D. R. Tiku · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

The research study was aimed at investigating microorganisms associated with biogas production using vegetable (Telfairia occidentalis) wastes, banana peel, and pig-dung as substrates. Marian market, Watt market and University of Calabar pig farm were randomly sampled within Cala...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28294

Detection and Molecular Characterization of ESBLs in E. coli Isolates from a Tertiary Care Hospital in North India with Special Attention to CTX-M-27

Nitika Anand, Ashish K. Asthana & Molly Madan · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Background: Extended spectrum beta-lactamases are the main cause of resistance to beta lactam antibiotics in members of Enterobacteriaceae. ESBL associated infections are on a rise worldwide and have become a serious public health problem. We aimed to investigate the molecular ep...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27860

The Effects of Different Storage Temperatures on the Microbial, Physicochemical and Organoleptic Quality Changes in the Shellfish "Ngolo" (Thais califera) from Nigeria

Boma O. Oruwari & Bernard J. O. Efiuvwevwere · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: To investigate the effects of different storage temperatures (-15±2°C; 4±2°C and 29±2°C) on quality changes in ‘Ngolo’ (Thais califera) to evaluate the potential enhancement or otherwise of its domestic and global trade. Study Design: “Ngolo” samples were subjected to diffe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27698

Effect of Cyanobacteria on Reducing Damping-off and Root Rot Incidence in Lupine Plants, New Valley Governorate, Egypt

Montaser Fawzy Abdel-Monaim, Mohamed Mahmoud. Mazen & Marwa Abdel-Alla Mahmoud Atwa · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

This study was conducted to investigate the suppression effect of four cyanobacteria species viz. Nostoc muscorum, Oscillatoria agardhii, Spirulina platensis and Anabaena sphaerica, against Rhizoctonia solani, Fusarium solani and Macrophomina phaseolina as the causal agent of lup...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27883

Inhibition of the Mex Pumps of Pseudomonas aeruginosa with a Newly Characterized Member of Peptidomimetic Family

Asiyeh Avakh & Karamatollah Rezaei · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: Efflux pumps, particularly resistance-nodulation-division family such as Mex pumps in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, are the major contributors to multidrug resistance in Gram-negative bacteria. Since the well-known efflux pump inhibitor (EPI), phenylalanine-arginine β-naphthylami...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27374

Plant Growth Promotion and Biocontrol Potential of a Streptomyces sp. Strain N3-3b Isolated from the Rhizosphere of Chakhao, a Black Rice Variety of Manipur, India

Debananda S. Ningthoujam, Shamjetshabam Babeeta Chanu, K. Tamreihao, Rajkumari Lynda, Khaidem Aruna Devi & Ningthoukhongjam Jeeniita · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: To isolate and investigate actinomycete strains from rhizospheric soil of Chakhao (black rice) in Manipur, India for biocontrol and plant growth promoting activities. Study Design: Dual culture, plant growth promoting activities and vigor index. Place and Duration of Study:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27422

Necropsy Findings and Histopathological Changes in Dogs with Conjunct Experimental Trypanosoma congolense and Ancylostoma caninum Infections

R. I. O. Nwoha & I. R. Onoja · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Trypanosoma congolense and Ancylostoma caninum are parasitic diseases of dogs which commonly occur in the south-eastern part of Nigeria. There appear to be dearth of information on the histopathological changes in dogs with mixed infections of both parasites which necessitated th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27741