Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology
Volume 3, Issue 3 (2013)
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Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern of Streptococcus Pneumoniae with Reference of Penicillin Resistance
Abstract: Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is the leading bacterial cause of infection worldwide, ranging from common infections such as otitis media to life threatening invasive infections such as Sepsis, Meningitis and Pneumonia. For many years Penicillin provided very effective treatment for pneumococcal infections. However, the last two decades have seen the emergence of pneumococcal strains with resistance to Penicillin. AST with special reference to Penicillin was determined along with the minimum inhibitory …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Microbial Profile and Dynamics of Metata ayib
Abstract: Although metata ayib is widely consumed, there is no scientific report about microbial profile, role of microbes and spices during fermentation. The objective of this study is to investigate microbial profile, role of spices and lactic acid bacteria in metata ayib fermentation. Metata ayib was prepared from ayib and different spices. Ayib without spice and sterilized ayib with spices were used as controls. Samples were taken periodically within four days …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Disseminated Tuberculosis in an Infant: A Case Report
Abstract: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Even though tuberculosis among pregnant woman is not uncommon, documented cases of congenital tuberculosis are rare. It is because placenta forms a protective barrier against the invasion of foetus by the organism. Although rare, congenital tuberculosis should be distinguished from more frequent acquired neonatal tuberculosis. Diagnosis of neonatal tuberculosis is difficult as sputum is generally not available for examination. Gastric aspirate …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 5–7 Read article
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Isolation and Characterization of Protease Producing Organism Bacillus Species from Slaughter House Waste
Abstract: The purpose of this investigation was to isolate protease producing bacteria from slaughter house waste collected in local area of Kaliakkavilai. The Bacillus sp. was identified by several biochemical and physiological tests. The effect of different production parameters such as pH, temperature, metal ions concentration and substrate concentration for protease production by the isolated bacterial strain were studied. The enzyme production was assayed in submerged fermentation with optimized parameters to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 8–14 Read article