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Characterization of novel potential probiotic strains of lactic acid bacteria from rat faeces
This study aimed to isolate and characterise novel probiotic strains from the faeces of healthy albino Wistar rats. Lactic acid bacteria were isolated on MRS agar, and their probiotic properties were assessed through in vitro tests, including tolerance to simulated gastrointestinal juices, auto-aggregation assays, and antimicrobial activity. The antibiotic susceptibility and haemolysis tests... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - March 30, 2024 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Mycoplasma galliscepticum: An overview
The prokaryotic microorganism Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) belongs to the phylum Firmicutes, the order Mycoplasmatales, the family Mycoplasmataceae, and the genus Mycoplasma. MG parasitizes the respiratory tract of various poultry species, causing a range of symptoms from indistinct features to tracheitis and air sacculitis. Common signs include respiratory tract infection indicators such a... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - March 28, 2024 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Antibiotic resistance profile of Escherichia coli isolates among patients suspected of urinary tract infections at the Souro Sanou University Hospital Centre of Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
This study aims to describe the antibiotics resistance (antimicrobial resistance [AMR]) profile of Escherichia coli isolates among patients suspected of urinary tract infections (UTIs) at the Souro Sanou University Hospital Center (SSHUC) of Bobo-Dioulasso in Burkina Faso. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from June 1 to August 31, 2021 at SSUHC. An exhaustive sampling was pe... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - February 28, 2024 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Microbiological evaluation and possible origins of the microbial contamination of vegetables in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
This study aimed to contribute to the health safety of widely consumed vegetables in Ouagadougou by investigating the potential contamination of onion, tomato, cucumber and lettuce with pathogenic microorganisms. A survey was conducted, involving 102 producers in fields, 102 vendors in markets, and 205 consumers. The most commonly consumed vegetables were identified as onion, tomato, cucumbe... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - January 31, 2024 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Microbiological quality and safety of poultry processed in Africa: A review
Poultry is the second most consumed meat in the world. In Africa, chicken production and processing are practiced both formally and informally, with smallholders constituting the majority in this sector. Informal practices are vulnerable to the production and processing of chicken, which is easily contaminated by pathogens such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella, and Camp... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - January 22, 2024 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Antibiotic sensitivity patterns of nosocomial infections bacterial isolates in National Hospital in Niamey, Niger
This study aimed to determine the antibiotic sensitivity of bacteria isolated from specimens of patients suffering from nosocomial infections.... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - January 16, 2024 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Antibacterial activity and phytochemical investigation of leaf and root extracts of Aloe gilbertii Reynolds
The objective of the study was to test the antibacterial activities of crude extracts of roots and leaves of Aloe gilbertii Reynolds against clinical pathogens. The crude extracts were prepared via maceration technique employing n-hexane, acetone, chloroform, dichloromethane:methanol (50:50% V/V) and methanol solvent system. The phytochemical screening tests of the dichloromethane:methanol (... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - December 28, 2023 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Acute bacterial meningitis ecosystem in Cote D'ivoire from 2012 to 2020
The objective of this study was to ascertain the bacterial profiles of meningitis in Cte dIvoire from 2012 to 2020. The study, conducted retrospectively at the National Center of Reference of Meningitis of Cote divoire, analyzed 5046 cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples from January 2012 to December 2020. Epidemiologica... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - December 20, 2023 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Prevalence, antibiotic resistance of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from layer farms (eggs, droppings/litter) in the outskirts of the city of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Eggs are susceptible to microbiological contamination by various pathogens on farms, particularly those belonging to the genus Staphylococcus, which are zoonotic bacteria capable of contaminating humans, animals, and/or birds, posing a significant public health concern. In Burkina Faso, limited data exists on the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus, prompting this study to investigate the pr... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - December 19, 2023 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Molecular identification of biofilm-producing Bacillus species and yeasts isolated from food sources and their interaction with Lysinibacillus louembei strain
The objective of this study was to molecularly identify biofilm-producing Bacillus spp. (... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - December 15, 2023 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

The assessment of contamination level of multidrug resistant bacteria and antibiotic residue in chicken manure
This study aimed to assess the contamination level of chicken litter by antibiotic residues and multidrug resistant (MDR) bacteria. A total of 28 chicken litter samples were aseptically collected in Abidjan poultry farms in December 2021. The bacteria including Salmonella, Escherichia coli and Staphyloccocus aureus were isolated on specific culture media and were identified using biochemical... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - December 8, 2023 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE): An alternative culture independent method for bacterial screening in bovine milk sample
Bovine mastitis is a disease that has a great impact on Brazilian livestock production. Some bacteria described as mastitis-causing agents are not easily cultivable in conventional media, making their diagnosis difficult. The aim of the present study was to detect bacteria present in milk from mastitic and non-mastitic quarters of dairy cattle in Rio de Janeiro-Brazil, using a culture-indepe... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - November 27, 2023 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Evaluation of the impact of the efflux pump modulation process on the anti-adhesion and antibiofilm activities of analogues of natural marine compounds in a marine bacterium
One strategy for enhancing the effect of natural marine antifouling compounds has been to combine them with coumarin-type molecules (VL2, VL17 and VL19). These molecules are known to have an inhibitory effect on the efflux pumps (EP) of a large number of Gram-negative bacteria. To this end, they have been used as adjuvants to natural marine compounds (OB1, AS194 and AS162) to enhance their a... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - October 19, 2023 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Effectiveness of temocillin on extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Escherichia coli isolates from patients attending the Niamey General Reference Hospital
Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli urinary tract infections represent a major global health problem, constituting a public health emergency with high patient morbidity and mortality. Temocillin serves as an alternative antibiotic for treating these infections and conserving carbapenems. A total of 209 isolates of uropathogenic Escherichia coli were collected i... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - October 19, 2023 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Growth, root colonization and yield attribute responses of five groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) varieties toward arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal inoculation in a Senegalese agricultural soil
The aim of this study was to isolate the most specific and effective arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) for groundnut and to determine the degree of variability in the response of groundnut varieties to inoculation. The seeds of five varieties: 55-437, Fleur 11, Sunu Gaal, Amoul Morom, and Essamaay were inoculated individually with five AMF (Funneliformis mosseae, Rhizophagus aggregatus... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - October 13, 2023 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research