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Isolation and characterization of potential phosphate solubilizing bacteria in two regions of Senegal
Many soils of the inter-tropical regions are P-deficient because of their high fixing power and low P content. Rock phosphate resources used to produce the phosphate fertilizers are exhausted and chemical fertilizer are causing environmental degradation. This issue raised the question of sustainability of fertilization and subsequently has enhanced the interest in the use of microorganisms a... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - October 24, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

High frequency of Torque Teno virus (TTV) among Egyptian hemodialysis patients
Very little reports are yet available for the infection rate of Torque Teno virus (TTV) among hemodialysis patients in Upper Egypt. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the frequency and the possible genotypes of TTV in chronic renal failure patients undergoing dialysis. This cross-sectional study was carried out between August 2016 and February 2017 in three haemodialysis units in Mini... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - October 23, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Characterization of bacterial pathogens associated with milk microbiota in Egypt
In this study, 270 milk samples comprising raw cow and buffalo milk and pasteurized milk with different shelf-life durations were tested along with pasteurized organic mil... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - October 23, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Impact of vessels on sediment transport and diversity in Lake Taihu, China
This study was conducted to analyze the impacts of waves generated by wind or vessels, on nutrient concentrations and microbial diversity in Chinas third largest lake, Taihu. The study area is fixed at 100 m length of sailing vessel and 10 m width from where water s... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - October 23, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Diketopiperazine alkaloids produced by the endophytic fungus Penicillium citrinum and evaluation of their antileishmanial activity
Chromatographic fractionation of the antileishmanial extract obtained from fermentation of the endophytic fungus Penicillium citrinum, isolated from leaves of Ageratum myriadenia, yielded three diketopiperazine alkaloids; cyclo(L-Pro-L-Leu) (1), cyclo-(L-Pro-L-Phe) (2) and tryprostatin B (3). The structures of these compounds were established on the basis of spectroscopic methods and compari... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - October 19, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Prevalence of HEV markers among healthy and patients with hepatitis B and C in Upper Egypt
This study aimed to investigate the frequency of HEV infection, and risk factors associated with this infection in healthy individual and patients with hepatitis B and C in Upper Egypt. Samples were collected from different governorates (Luxor, Assuit, Aswan and Sohag governor... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - October 19, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Probiotics Lactobacillus strains: A promising alternative therapy against to biofilm-forming enteropathogenic bacteria?
Biofilms formation stands out in context of persistent intestinal infections caused by Enterobacteriaceae, which are associated with a high resistance to antimicrobial agents and phagocytosis by host defense cells. Hence, understanding the mechanisms involved in this process becomes major for the development of new preventive and therapeutic strategies. Lactic acid bacteria, including specie... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - October 19, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of extended spectrum beta-Lactamase-producing Klebsiella oxytoca isolated from urine samples of patients visiting private laboratories in Abakaliki Metropolis
This study was designed to determine the prevalence and antibiotic resistance pattern of extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing K. oxytoca from urine samples of patients visiting private laboratories in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. A total of 150 mid-steam urine samples of patients visiting three main... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - October 11, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Effect of abattoir wastes on stream quality in the Bolgatanga municipality, Ghana-west Africa
This research was undertaken to determine abattoir wastes effect on the stream quality along Kollaa stream in Sawaba area of Bolgatanga municipality. The study also determined the microbiological quality and some physicochemical parameters of the stream that takes delivery of untreated waste from the abattoir and the extent of pollution through discharge of waste from abattoir sites into str... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - October 8, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Qualitative assessment of Uvaria chamae (bush banana) crude extracts against wound isolated strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Proteus mirabilis alongside resistance and plasmid profiles determination of the isolates
Uvaria chamae is a plant used traditionally in treatment of wounds and other ailments. This work was conducted on qualitative assessment of crude extracts of U. chamae against wound isolated strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Proteus mirabilis, determining the resistance and plasmid profiles of the isolates. Standard techniques were employed in crude extraction of roots and leaves of the ... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - October 8, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Region of acquisition of urinary tract infection (UTI) may be an important parameter while treating UTI cases
The study recently published on urinary tract infection (UTI) cases at Najran University Hospital, Najran region of Saudi Arabia (Alshabi et al., 2019), though small, only on 19 cases, have been concluded beautifully, regional clinical data regarding the prevalence and efficacy of antibiotics should be taken into consideration along with the treatment guidelines. The authors reported a study... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - September 27, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Molecular characterization of Acinetobacter baumannii from patients with prolonged hospital stays in three tertiary hospitals of Kano Metropolis, Northwestern Nigeria
Acinetobacter baumannii is one of the most important opportunistic bacterial pathogens that cause serious health care associated complications in hospitalized patients. This leads to prolong hospital stay which increase cost to both healthcare provider and family of the patients. The study aimed at molecular characterisation of A. baumannii from patients with prolonged hospital stays in thre... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - September 27, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Evaluation of inactivated vaccine against fowl cholera developed from local isolates of Pasteurella multocida in Ethiopia
This study was conducted to develop a vaccine from local strains of P. multocida and evaluate its performance. Inactivated vaccine was prepared following the OIE standards in three adjuvant formulations (oil, alum and gel). The performance of the different formulations was evaluated ... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - September 26, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Construction of a genetically engineered strain of nattokinase and assessment of its fibrinolytic activity
A strain of Bacillus natto was isolated from natto and found to have a high yield of nattokinase. The aprN and pro-aprN gene fragments, encoding nattokinase from Bacillus natto, were amplified using two pair of primers and were expressed in Bacillus subtilis WB800N host cells using the pHT43 plasmid as a vector. In this system, the effect of leader peptides on nattokinase activity, revealing... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - September 26, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Prevalence of intestinal schistosomiasis infections among school children in Danane, Western C ô te D ’ Ivoire
Intestinal schistosomiasis is very common in children and cause significant morbidity. Danan is located in the west of the Cte dIvoire which is an area where intestinal schistosomiasis transmission is established. The Ministry of Health of Cte dIvoire which have acceded to the global goal of eliminating these diseases as a public health problem, has adopted a five year strategic plan in 2011... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - September 26, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research