Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology
Volume 5, Issue 2 (2015)
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Biofilm Forming and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Clinical Isolates of Staphylococcus Species
Abstract: Staphylococcus species are the most frequent causes of infection and infections on indwelling medical devices, which characteristically involve biofilms. This study observes the biofilm forming abilities and to analyze antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of clinical isolates of Staphylococcus species were found to be biofilm producers by microtitter plate assay method. And to evaluate the antibiofilm property of Moringa oleifera an Indian medicinal plant, known to possess antimicrobial activity. The results demonstrate …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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HBsAg Prevalence and Determinant Risk Factors among Voluntary Counseling and Testing Clients Visiting Gondar Health Center, Northwest Ethiopia
Abstract: Globally, an astounding number of people are infected with HBV, HCV and HIV. Due to shared routes of transmission, HBV and human immunodeficiency virus co-infection is common and is an emerging concern in the clinical management of patients because of increased mortality, accelerated hepatic disease progression, and the frequent hepatotoxicity caused by hepatitis B virus. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and risk factors of HBsAg …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Impact of PPAR-γ2 pro12Ala Gene Polymorphism and Susceptibility of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Patients Visiting Gondar University Teaching Hospital
Abstract: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is characterized by hyperglycemia that can occur through mechanisms such as; impaired insulin secretion, insulin resistance in peripheral tissues and increased glucose output by liver. Type 2 diabetes clearly represents a multifactorial disease, and several findings indicate that multiple genetic and environmental factors are important contributing factor involved in the pathogenesis of this disease. Recently great emphasis has been given to genetical factors to combat …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Production of Homemade Wine from Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) and A Comparative Study of Them over Commercial Wine
Abstract: Wine can act as a nutrient supplement for seasonal fruits and vegetables throughout the year. Fermentation is carried out with Saccharomyces cerevisiae commonly known as bakers yeast. Daily monitoring was done to study the composition and characteristics of the wine. During the fermentation period both the wines were analyzed for pH, titrable acidity, specific gravity, alcohol and total sugar on a daily basis. The comparison of final analysis of homemade …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 29–32 Read article
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Biochemical, Antimicrobial Characterization of Dooars Tea (Camellia sinensis) Clone during CTC Manufacturing
Abstract: Industrial manufacturing of CTC tea includes different stages. The polyphenol content catechins are oxidized from stage 1–4 (including withering, cutting/tearing, fermentation/oxidation and drying processes). The catechins are polymerized to tannins with the help of enzyme polyphenol oxidase (PPO), both classes of compounds show differential antioxidant (total flavonoid content, UV absorbing compounds content, antioxidant enzyme Phenylalanine ammonia lyase activity is changed), antimicrobial and therapeutic potentials, usually reduced in late (dried) stages. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 5–14 Read article