Prevalence of ESBL genes and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella species isolated from specimen of patients suffering of hospital acquired infections in National Hospital of Niamey, Niger.

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The nosocomial infections associated with bacterial resistance are a public health problem in hospitals. The aim of the present study was to determine the antibiotic susceptibility patterns and distribution of the blaTEM, blaCTX M, blaSHV and blaOXA ESBL resistance genes in Escherichia coli and klebsiella species isolated from specimen of patients suffering from nosocomial infections. This was a prospective study including...

Author(s):Laouali Boubou, Sanou Soufiane, Alio Mahamadou Fody, Nikiema Felicite, Allassane Halawen Mohamed, Eric Adehossi Omar and Sangare Lassana

ANTIMICROBIAL EFFICACY OF CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS (LEMON GRASS) ON TOENAILS DYSTROPHY AMONGST FEMALES ATTENDING PEDICURE OUTLETS IN MAKURDI METROPOLIS

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This research project was aimed at determining the antimicrobial efficacy of Cymbopogon citratus (lemon grass) on toenails dystrophy amongst females attending pedicure beauty salons in Makurdi metropolis. Dermatophytes fungi, Trichophyton spp. and Microsporium spp. were isolated as major cause of toenails dystrophy with a total prevalence of 13(33.33%) and 17(43.59%) respectively. Non dermatophyte fungi, Aspergillus spp....

Author(s):URUCHUKWU IFEANYI PETER

Prevalence of Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria Associated with various Yoghurt Products Commonly Sold in Minna, North Central, Nigeria

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The predominance of Multidrug resistant (MDR) bacteria among dairy products especially yoghurt is fast becoming a major concern in most communities. Five (5) industrially prepared yoghurts were aseptically collected and transported to the Microbiology Laboratory of Federal University of Technology, Minna. Samples were serially diluted and inoculated on various media through the pour plate method. The bacterial isolates...

Author(s):Oyedum, U.M. and Okafor, K. A

Microbiological Profile of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Pregnant Women in Volta Region, Ghana

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Asymptomatic bacteriuria can lead to urinary tract infections in as many as 20% of pregnant women. Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy can also lead to preterm births and low birth weights. The objective of this study was to profile uro-pathogens and describe the population-based prevalence, the antimicrobial sensitivity pattern, and ascertain the risk factors for asymptomatic bacteriuria among pregnant women attending...

Author(s):Dzifa Kofi Ahiatrogah, Jude John Annan, Linda Aurelia Ofori, Benedict Awudzi, Alex Owusu-Ofori, Michael Owusu, Augustina Angelina Sylverken

Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta- Lactamases (ESBLs) Genes in Acinetobacter baumannii isolated from Critically ill Patients Admitted in Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, Nigeria.

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Gram negative organisms mostly produce extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) which is an important beta-lactamases enzymes known to confer resistance to an important group of antibiotics referred as beta-lactams. Antibiotics resistance has become a global problem and a threat for optimal patients’ care in healthcare institutions. To phenotypically and genotypically determine the presence and prevalence of ESBL-...

Author(s):Egwu IH, Iroha IR, Egwu-Ikechukwu MM, Nnabugwu CC, Okata-Nwali DO, Oke O, Elom EE, Ali CA

Goat carcass microbial investigation in Modjo Export Abattoirs, Ethiopia

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A study was conducted to investigate microbiological quality of goat carcass in the Ethiopian export Abattoirs, located in Modjo from January to April 2017. Swabbed samples of 180 were collected from three abattoirs: 144 were from 12 carcass of three anatomical sites (thorax, hind & foreleg), 24 employees' hands & apron, and 12 carcass washing water to determine CFU, E.coli and TPC as indicator organisms focusing carcass...

Author(s):Abraha Negash and Karanfil Olga

Characterization and Antibiotics Susceptibility Patterns of Toxigenic Vibrio Cholerae Isolates from Kisumu County, Kenya

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Background: Multiple drug resistance has become a threat to treatment of Vibrio cholerae. Studies in Kenya have described the epidemiology, especially risk factors of cholera, however, there is little information on phenotypic and drug susceptibility pattern in outbreaks that recently occurred in western Kenya. Objective: Characterize and determine antibiotics susceptibility profiling of toxigenic V. cholerae isolates...

Author(s):Silas O. Awuor , Omwenga O. Eric, Ibrahim I. Daud

Comparison of essential oil components from two samples of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehn native growing in Kerman province and its impact on the growth of Aspergillus flavu

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In order to compare the two samples Essential oils of E. camaldulensis native Kerman province and its impact on the growth of the fungus Aspergillus flavus (PTCC = 5004), the leaves of the plant's natural habitat in the province of 2 (Jiroft and Anbarabad) were collected in May 2014. After cleaning and drying the samples in the shadows, making the essential oil steam distillation was method. The composition of essential...

Author(s):MOHAMMAD MOGHTADER

Antimicrobial activity of Psidium guajava and Carthamus tinctoirus extract against bacterial causative agent of respiratory tract infection

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Psidium guajava and Carthamus tinctoirus are cultivated in many countries of the world. The study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of P. guajava and C. tinctoirus extracts against a bacterial causative agent of respiratory tract infection. Experimental study was conducted in Khartoum, Sudan from April to June 2013. In the present study, P. guajava and C. tinctoirus extracts were tested for antibacterial...

Author(s):Yagoub Hamadt Allah Elhaj Abd Elseed

Phytochemical screening and antibacterial susceptibility of Escherichia coli O157:H7 isolates on Acacia ataxacantha leaves

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Acacia ataxacanta leaves were screened for possible constituents, and the antimicrobial properties of the leaves were tested against 18 isolates of E. coli O157:H7. The leaves were aseptically collected and crude extracts were prepared by cold maceration in 98% methanol. Phytochemical analysis for bioactive constituents revealed that it contained carbohydrates, cardiac glycosides, steroids, saponins, triterpenes, tannins,...

Author(s):Mailafia, S