This document describes a study that characterized bacteria contaminating vegetables from food stalls in Solo, Indonesia using biochemical and molecular tests. Six pairs of cooked and uncooked vegetable samples were collected from three food stalls and tested. Biochemical tests identified glucose, lactose, mannitol and other sugar fermentation. Molecular characterization involved 16S rRNA gene amplification and sequencing. The dominant bacteria identified were 24 isolates of Klebsiella species, 3 isolates of Pseudomonas aeroginosa, 2 isolates of Aeromonas caviae and 6 isolates of Enterobacter asburiae. Only one sample was uncontaminated. Most isolated bacteria were pathogenic, indicating a need for improved food handling hygiene in food stalls to prevent food
Journal of Bacteriology and Mycology is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published by Austin Publishers. It provides easy access to high quality manuscripts in all related aspects of two major sub branches of Microbiology namely Bacteriology: the study of Bacterial Mycology& the study of fungus. The Journal focuses upon the identification, classification, characterization of bacterial/fungal species and the infections and health issues caused by these dreadful bacteria and fungus.
Austin Publishing Group is a successful host of more than hundred peer reviewed journals, open access journals in various fields of science and technology with intent to bridge the gap between academic and research access.
Journal of Bacteriology and Mycology journal accepts original research articles, review articles, case reports, mini reviews, rapid communication, opinions and editorials in all related aspects of Bacterial Mycology & Fungal Species.
In vitro experiments of prokaryotic and eukaryotic antimicrobial peptide cyto...AI Publications
These proteinaceous molecules, called antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), are a varied collection of antimicrobial peptides. The ability of AMPs to combat gut infections necessitates further study of the AMP-GI tract interaction. These peptides need to be tested in vitro for cytotoxicity before they may be considered for use in clinical infections. Using the MTT conversion assay, neutral red dye absorption assay, and a comparison to vancomycin, researchers examined the cytotoxicity of gallidermin, nisin A, natural magainin peptides, and melittin in two gastrointestinal cell types (HT29 and Caco-2). Sheep erythrocyte hemolytic activity was also studied, and the influence of AMPs on paracellular permeability was assessed using transepithelial resistance (TEER) and TEM. Gallidermin, nisin A, magainin I, magainin II, and melittin were the least cytotoxic AMPs. To our knowledge, only Melittin and NIS caused considerable hemolysis. There are two distinct ways that melittin and nisin differ in their ability to kill bacteria. It was the only AMP that had an effect on the permeability of the paracellular space. Intestinal tight junctions and cell–cell adhesion were destroyed by long-term melittin therapy, as were microvilli, cell debris, and cell–cell adhesion. Antimicrobial activity and low cytotoxicity make Gallidermin a promising therapeutic drug. The antibacterial properties of Melittin are limited, but its ability to transport poorly bioavailable medicines may be useful.
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Pahrmaceutical Science. IJPSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
Journal of Bacteriology and Mycology is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published by Austin Publishers. It provides easy access to high quality manuscripts in all related aspects of two major sub branches of Microbiology namely Bacteriology: the study of Bacterial Mycology& the study of fungus. The Journal focuses upon the identification, classification, characterization of bacterial/fungal species and the infections and health issues caused by these dreadful bacteria and fungus.
Austin Publishing Group is a successful host of more than hundred peer reviewed journals, open access journals in various fields of science and technology with intent to bridge the gap between academic and research access.
Journal of Bacteriology and Mycology journal accepts original research articles, review articles, case reports, mini reviews, rapid communication, opinions and editorials in all related aspects of Bacterial Mycology & Fungal Species.
In vitro experiments of prokaryotic and eukaryotic antimicrobial peptide cyto...AI Publications
These proteinaceous molecules, called antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), are a varied collection of antimicrobial peptides. The ability of AMPs to combat gut infections necessitates further study of the AMP-GI tract interaction. These peptides need to be tested in vitro for cytotoxicity before they may be considered for use in clinical infections. Using the MTT conversion assay, neutral red dye absorption assay, and a comparison to vancomycin, researchers examined the cytotoxicity of gallidermin, nisin A, natural magainin peptides, and melittin in two gastrointestinal cell types (HT29 and Caco-2). Sheep erythrocyte hemolytic activity was also studied, and the influence of AMPs on paracellular permeability was assessed using transepithelial resistance (TEER) and TEM. Gallidermin, nisin A, magainin I, magainin II, and melittin were the least cytotoxic AMPs. To our knowledge, only Melittin and NIS caused considerable hemolysis. There are two distinct ways that melittin and nisin differ in their ability to kill bacteria. It was the only AMP that had an effect on the permeability of the paracellular space. Intestinal tight junctions and cell–cell adhesion were destroyed by long-term melittin therapy, as were microvilli, cell debris, and cell–cell adhesion. Antimicrobial activity and low cytotoxicity make Gallidermin a promising therapeutic drug. The antibacterial properties of Melittin are limited, but its ability to transport poorly bioavailable medicines may be useful.
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Pahrmaceutical Science. IJPSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
Secondary Metabolites of the Entomopathogenic Fungus, Cladosporium cladospori...Premier Publishers
Cladosporium cladosporioides is one of the promising entomopathogenic fungi acting as insect-pathogenic microorganism or can be used as a source of toxins against insect pests. Ethyl acetate extract of the secondary metabolites of C. cladosporioide was obtained, and its volatile constituents were characterized using GC/MS technique. Also, two major compounds were isolated and identified as 3-phenyl propanoic acid (6) and 3-(4β-hydroxy-6-pyranonyl)-5-isopropylpyrrolidin-2-one (7). It's worthy to mention that this isolated compound (7), is reported from C. cladosporioides for the first time. Also, the toxicity of the ethyl acetate extract of the secondary metabolites of C. cladosporioides against both adults and nymphs of cotton aphid, A. gossypii was determined. Data showed that C. cladosporioides ethyl acetate extract was most effective against nymphs showing LC50 of 24.5827 ppm, LC90 of 128.7385 ppm and toxicity index of 100%, while, it showed LC50 of 36.6959 ppm, LC90 of 154.4394 ppm and toxicity index of 76.69% against adults.
Multidrug Resistance Pattern of Staphylococcus Aureus Isolates in Maiduguri M...Scientific Review
Multi drug-resistant (MDR) isolates of Staphylococcus aureus are on rise and are becoming a challenge for timely and appropriate treatment. The present study was carried out with an objective to isolate Staphylococcus aureus from clinical samples and determine their sensitivity. Out of 110 samples collected, 44 were shown to contained S. aureus. The isolates were subjected to antibiotic sensitivity tests using 10 different and commonly used antibiotics by modified Kirby- Bauer disc diffusion technique. Out of the total isolates (42) tested, only 7.1% were susceptible to all the antibiotics. Multiple resistance was eminent in over 92% with highest occurrence in 4.8% where the entire antibiotics were resisted. Multiple antibiotic resistance indixes (MAR index) indicated that 0.6 index occurred most (23.8%) followed by 0.5 (19.0%). On the other hand, 0.1 and 0.8 indexes were the lowest with 0.0% and 1.0% occurrence respectively. Ciprofloxacin was resisted by most of the organisms (64.3%) while amoxicillin (64.3%) and streptomycin (61.9%) were most efficacious. With over 90% isolate having MAR index ≥ 0.2, the multiple drug resistance by the S. aureus is quite alarming and might suggest inappropriate antibiotic usage by the sampled population. Therefore, the need to strategize the nature of antibiotic treatment against S. aureus and massive campaign on indiscriminate antibiotic use is urgent.
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Pahrmaceutical Science. IJPSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online
In vitro assessment of antibacterial activity of Salicornia herbacea L. seed ...Innspub Net
In this study, the antibacterial activities of Salicornia herbacea L. seed extract against two gram-negative and two gram- positive bacteria were evaluated with the agar disc diffusion and MIC methods. Result showed that inhibition zones of 9.5±0.01, 6.2±0.00, 4±0.00 and 3.5±0.10 mm for Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli, respectively. Among four bacteria the maximum and minimum inhibition seed ethanolic extract were related to S. aureus with inhibition zones of 9.5mm and MIC 189.5 mg/ml and E. coli with inhibition zones of 3.5 mm and MIC 420 mg/ml, respectively. The antimicrobial activity of ethanol seed extract of S. herbacea is the result of phenolic compounds, fatty acids, osmotic compound (betaine)
or synergic and additive effect of several compounds present in it. Our results suggest the possibility of using S. herbacea seed, which possesses strong antibacterial activity, in the treatment of diseases caused by the microorganisms tested. Get the full articles at: http://www.innspub.net/volume-4-number-6-march-2014/
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI)inventionjournals
is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Pahrmaceutical Science. IJPSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online
biological activity of Calotropis procera against desert locust and migratory...Narimene Kaidi
The treatments based on acetone extracts of Calotropis procera against imagos of Schistocerca gregaria and Locusta migratoria have been
very convincing due to the speed and efficiency of the action of said plant, on mortality and on haemogram of treated locusts.
Microbiological Investigations of Selected Flies of Public Health Importance ...iosrjce
Bacteria associated with flies of public health importance in Nigeria are not well known and their
ecology is also not well understood. We aim to determine the bacteria associated with flies of waste dump site.
Three flies of public health significance were collected from a waste dump site of the Rivers State University of
Science and Technology, Port Harcourt. The three dipterous flies were Luciliasericata, Chrysomyasp and
Musca domestica..The three flies were all of medical importance.The microbial load on three species of flies
was investigated using standard plate count methods. The fly samples were collected from the Post Graduate
Entomology Laboratory was cultured to isolate and identify the microbes associated with them. The samples
were analyzed for total heterotrophic bacteria and fungi counts. The study revealed high heterotrophic bacteria
and fungi counts in all three species of the flies used, with Musca domestica having the highest count of 2.9 X
109Cfu/gram and Chrysomyasp with the least count of 3.4 x 10 5Cfu/g and fungi counts ranged from 3.1 X
103Cfu/g to 2.9 X 105Cfu/g. The bacteria isolated from these samples includes: Escherichia coli,
Pseudomonassp,, Bacillussp, Enterobactersp, Staphylococcussp,Salmonellasp, Proteussp, and Klebsiellasp,
while the fungi species isolated includes: Penicilliumsp,
Aspergillussp,Rhizopussp,Cladosporiumsp,Aspergillusflavus, Aspergillusniger, Fusariumsp and Trichoderma
sp.
Microbiological Quality Assessment of Cereal Based Food ‘Pitha’ On Retail Sal...IOSR Journals
Pitha‟ is one of the most popular traditional foods made up from various kinds of cereal grains like rice, wheat‟s, flours etc. The microbiological quality of pitha on retail sale in the street of Dhaka city was studied with thirty six different samples by detecting the range of total viable count (TVC) of bacteria, indicator microorganisms, such as Escherichia coli, Enterobacteriaceae and the common food pathogens Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus., Salmonella Spp. and Pseudomonas spp. In our study, the majority (67.5%) of the microbial contaminants were gram negative rods. The TVC of bacteria was ranged from (9.0x103) cfu/g to (1.2x106) cfu/g. Total coliform, fecal coliform and E. coli were detected from 30.56%, 22.2% and 13.8% of the samples respectively indicating unsatisfactory results. For Salmonella spp. 16.6% of the samples were unable to reach the acceptability levels. Besides, according to the ICMSF (International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for food), in terms of Pseudomonas spp. 33.3%, for Staphylococcus aureus 12.2% and for Bacillus cereus 11.1% of the samples were not suitable for the consumption. All these phenomena indicate poor hygiene practices. This study emphasizes the need to improve production hygiene.
Antimicrobial activity of Lactobacillus spp. especially (L. planetarium and L. acidophilus) against S. aureus were tested using agar-plug, agar well diffusion methods to select the best isolate that could inhibit the growth of multidrug resistance isolates. Further identification for the presence of bacteriocin was done using ELISA kit. Results showed that Lactobacillus spp isolates were bacteriocin producers with different degrees and that L. planetarium (L7) was the most efficient in bacteriocin production. Therefore, L. planetarium (L7) was selected for purification using 70% saturated ammonium sulfate and gel chromatography. The effect of purified bacteriocin was tested on 16 bacterial isolates using micro-titer plate method and well diffusion method. The results showed the ability of the bacteriocin to inhibit bacteria only at concentrations 1866U/ml (50%), 3732U/ml (100%) with a diameter of inhibition zones ranges between (11-23 mm) respectively. The anti-biofilm activity of purified bacteriocin at concentration 100% was investigated and the results showed that biofilm formation was reduced by 100% in the presence of bacteriocin.
Secondary Metabolites of the Entomopathogenic Fungus, Cladosporium cladospori...Premier Publishers
Cladosporium cladosporioides is one of the promising entomopathogenic fungi acting as insect-pathogenic microorganism or can be used as a source of toxins against insect pests. Ethyl acetate extract of the secondary metabolites of C. cladosporioide was obtained, and its volatile constituents were characterized using GC/MS technique. Also, two major compounds were isolated and identified as 3-phenyl propanoic acid (6) and 3-(4β-hydroxy-6-pyranonyl)-5-isopropylpyrrolidin-2-one (7). It's worthy to mention that this isolated compound (7), is reported from C. cladosporioides for the first time. Also, the toxicity of the ethyl acetate extract of the secondary metabolites of C. cladosporioides against both adults and nymphs of cotton aphid, A. gossypii was determined. Data showed that C. cladosporioides ethyl acetate extract was most effective against nymphs showing LC50 of 24.5827 ppm, LC90 of 128.7385 ppm and toxicity index of 100%, while, it showed LC50 of 36.6959 ppm, LC90 of 154.4394 ppm and toxicity index of 76.69% against adults.
Multidrug Resistance Pattern of Staphylococcus Aureus Isolates in Maiduguri M...Scientific Review
Multi drug-resistant (MDR) isolates of Staphylococcus aureus are on rise and are becoming a challenge for timely and appropriate treatment. The present study was carried out with an objective to isolate Staphylococcus aureus from clinical samples and determine their sensitivity. Out of 110 samples collected, 44 were shown to contained S. aureus. The isolates were subjected to antibiotic sensitivity tests using 10 different and commonly used antibiotics by modified Kirby- Bauer disc diffusion technique. Out of the total isolates (42) tested, only 7.1% were susceptible to all the antibiotics. Multiple resistance was eminent in over 92% with highest occurrence in 4.8% where the entire antibiotics were resisted. Multiple antibiotic resistance indixes (MAR index) indicated that 0.6 index occurred most (23.8%) followed by 0.5 (19.0%). On the other hand, 0.1 and 0.8 indexes were the lowest with 0.0% and 1.0% occurrence respectively. Ciprofloxacin was resisted by most of the organisms (64.3%) while amoxicillin (64.3%) and streptomycin (61.9%) were most efficacious. With over 90% isolate having MAR index ≥ 0.2, the multiple drug resistance by the S. aureus is quite alarming and might suggest inappropriate antibiotic usage by the sampled population. Therefore, the need to strategize the nature of antibiotic treatment against S. aureus and massive campaign on indiscriminate antibiotic use is urgent.
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Pahrmaceutical Science. IJPSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online
In vitro assessment of antibacterial activity of Salicornia herbacea L. seed ...Innspub Net
In this study, the antibacterial activities of Salicornia herbacea L. seed extract against two gram-negative and two gram- positive bacteria were evaluated with the agar disc diffusion and MIC methods. Result showed that inhibition zones of 9.5±0.01, 6.2±0.00, 4±0.00 and 3.5±0.10 mm for Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli, respectively. Among four bacteria the maximum and minimum inhibition seed ethanolic extract were related to S. aureus with inhibition zones of 9.5mm and MIC 189.5 mg/ml and E. coli with inhibition zones of 3.5 mm and MIC 420 mg/ml, respectively. The antimicrobial activity of ethanol seed extract of S. herbacea is the result of phenolic compounds, fatty acids, osmotic compound (betaine)
or synergic and additive effect of several compounds present in it. Our results suggest the possibility of using S. herbacea seed, which possesses strong antibacterial activity, in the treatment of diseases caused by the microorganisms tested. Get the full articles at: http://www.innspub.net/volume-4-number-6-march-2014/
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI)inventionjournals
is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Pahrmaceutical Science. IJPSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online
biological activity of Calotropis procera against desert locust and migratory...Narimene Kaidi
The treatments based on acetone extracts of Calotropis procera against imagos of Schistocerca gregaria and Locusta migratoria have been
very convincing due to the speed and efficiency of the action of said plant, on mortality and on haemogram of treated locusts.
Microbiological Investigations of Selected Flies of Public Health Importance ...iosrjce
Bacteria associated with flies of public health importance in Nigeria are not well known and their
ecology is also not well understood. We aim to determine the bacteria associated with flies of waste dump site.
Three flies of public health significance were collected from a waste dump site of the Rivers State University of
Science and Technology, Port Harcourt. The three dipterous flies were Luciliasericata, Chrysomyasp and
Musca domestica..The three flies were all of medical importance.The microbial load on three species of flies
was investigated using standard plate count methods. The fly samples were collected from the Post Graduate
Entomology Laboratory was cultured to isolate and identify the microbes associated with them. The samples
were analyzed for total heterotrophic bacteria and fungi counts. The study revealed high heterotrophic bacteria
and fungi counts in all three species of the flies used, with Musca domestica having the highest count of 2.9 X
109Cfu/gram and Chrysomyasp with the least count of 3.4 x 10 5Cfu/g and fungi counts ranged from 3.1 X
103Cfu/g to 2.9 X 105Cfu/g. The bacteria isolated from these samples includes: Escherichia coli,
Pseudomonassp,, Bacillussp, Enterobactersp, Staphylococcussp,Salmonellasp, Proteussp, and Klebsiellasp,
while the fungi species isolated includes: Penicilliumsp,
Aspergillussp,Rhizopussp,Cladosporiumsp,Aspergillusflavus, Aspergillusniger, Fusariumsp and Trichoderma
sp.
Microbiological Quality Assessment of Cereal Based Food ‘Pitha’ On Retail Sal...IOSR Journals
Pitha‟ is one of the most popular traditional foods made up from various kinds of cereal grains like rice, wheat‟s, flours etc. The microbiological quality of pitha on retail sale in the street of Dhaka city was studied with thirty six different samples by detecting the range of total viable count (TVC) of bacteria, indicator microorganisms, such as Escherichia coli, Enterobacteriaceae and the common food pathogens Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus., Salmonella Spp. and Pseudomonas spp. In our study, the majority (67.5%) of the microbial contaminants were gram negative rods. The TVC of bacteria was ranged from (9.0x103) cfu/g to (1.2x106) cfu/g. Total coliform, fecal coliform and E. coli were detected from 30.56%, 22.2% and 13.8% of the samples respectively indicating unsatisfactory results. For Salmonella spp. 16.6% of the samples were unable to reach the acceptability levels. Besides, according to the ICMSF (International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for food), in terms of Pseudomonas spp. 33.3%, for Staphylococcus aureus 12.2% and for Bacillus cereus 11.1% of the samples were not suitable for the consumption. All these phenomena indicate poor hygiene practices. This study emphasizes the need to improve production hygiene.
Antimicrobial activity of Lactobacillus spp. especially (L. planetarium and L. acidophilus) against S. aureus were tested using agar-plug, agar well diffusion methods to select the best isolate that could inhibit the growth of multidrug resistance isolates. Further identification for the presence of bacteriocin was done using ELISA kit. Results showed that Lactobacillus spp isolates were bacteriocin producers with different degrees and that L. planetarium (L7) was the most efficient in bacteriocin production. Therefore, L. planetarium (L7) was selected for purification using 70% saturated ammonium sulfate and gel chromatography. The effect of purified bacteriocin was tested on 16 bacterial isolates using micro-titer plate method and well diffusion method. The results showed the ability of the bacteriocin to inhibit bacteria only at concentrations 1866U/ml (50%), 3732U/ml (100%) with a diameter of inhibition zones ranges between (11-23 mm) respectively. The anti-biofilm activity of purified bacteriocin at concentration 100% was investigated and the results showed that biofilm formation was reduced by 100% in the presence of bacteriocin.
Virulence Phenotype, Physicochemical Properties and Biofilm Formation of Pseu...IJERA Editor
Potable water piping has been demonstrated to serve as a reservoir for opportunistic pathogens bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa. In this report, we describe the characterization of P. aeruginosa strains isolated from water intended for human consumption by the presence of virulence factors. These strains expressed their suitability for adhesion and the formation of biofilms on polyethylene (PE). Also In this work, we were able to elucidate the factors intervening in adhesion and biofilm formation by showing the role of the substrate, the environment and bacteria. Strong correlation was observed between physicochemical properties especially the electron donor property and the surface percentage covered by cells. These results indicate that this property plays a crucial role in Pseudomonas aeruginosa adherence on the PE surface. In addition, if no relationship was found between the adhesion results and hydrophobicity, it means that this property was not involved in the adhesion process of Pseudomonas aeruginosa on the PE surface.
Bioactivity screening of Soil bacteria against human pathogenspharmaindexing
Microorganisms have a profound effect on medical science as they not only infect & cause disease but also produce metabolic products that can cure infections. Soil happens to be a source for a variety of microorganisms. Most of the bacteria, particularly actinomycetes produce biologically active secondary metabolites. Though there are a number of antibiotics available, there is a pressing need for the discovery of new source for antimicrobials against the pathogens due to the development of drug resistance of the pathogenic microorganisms. In addition to, new pathogenic strains are also developing and causing infection to human beings. Bioactive compounds are compounds that are produced by any living organism and are known to exhibit various biological activities both in-vitro & in-vivo. Bioactivity may be antimicrobial, antineoplastic, anticancerous, immunomodulation, antifertility & others. Soil bacteria were isolated by standard technique and by making use of selective media. The isolates were identified and subjected for preliminary screening to look for their ability to produce bioactive materials. A total of 96 strains were isolated from three different soil samples. 14 of them were found to have antibacterial activity against the human pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus faecalis, E.coli, Klebsiella aerogenes, Proteus vulgaris, Pseudomonas aureginosa and Salmonella typhi by preliminary screening. Further the selected (3) bacteria were grown in the suitable culture media for the production of bioactive metabolites by using rotary shake flask. The active metabolites was isolated by solvent extraction and concentrated by evaporation under reduced pressure. The antimicrobial screening of the active metabolites showed prominent effect against the clinical pathogens under the study.
Identification of causative agent for fungal infection and effect of disinfec...AbdullaAlAsif1
Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is one of the commercially important and commonly cultured fish. In the hatchery intensive incubation leads to microbial overgrowth in C. carpio eggs that hamper egg development, hatchability and larval survivability. The aim of this study is to find out causes of mass mortality in C. carpio eggs during peak- breeding season between March to May 2015 at Mafatema fish hatchery, Chanchra, Jessore sadar upazilla. In the present study three disinfectants with three different concentrations in each such as methylene blue 1, 3 and 5mg/L., malachite green 1, 3 and 5mg/L., sodium chloride 1, 2 and 3g/L were used to observe the hatching rate of fertilized eggs and survival rate of larvae. Bacterial load of culture water was examined during the induced breeding of C. carpio with mycological examination of egg samples with different disinfectants. The total bacterial count fluctuated from 3.4 x 108 CFU/ml to 32.7 x 108 CFU/ml during the period of fertilization to 4days of hatching. The fertilized eggs infected by Saprolegnia spp. were appeared as tuft hairy like balls with a white cottony envelop. Among all the treatment 1mg/L methylene blue, 3mg/L malachite green and 1g/L sodium chloride showed significantly better (P<0.05) hatching rate 95·33±2·08, 88.00±2.64 and 92.33±4.04% respectively. The same concentration of methylene blue, malachite green and sodium chloride showed significantly better (P<0.05) better survival rate 95·00±4.35, 75.00±3.00 and 87.00±6.24% respectively. Finally among all the treatment 1mg/L of methylene blue showed significantly better (P<0.05) hatching and survival rate 95·33±2·08% and 95·00±4.35 % respectively. So 1mg/L of methylene blue is the best disinfectant for C. carpio fertilized egg treatment.
People in a big city as Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, have leads to take street foods for their daily nutritional needs. This food habits may be a risk for consumers due to contaminations from street environment and bad practices related to hygiene. This study aimed to examine the quality and safety of street vended foods in Antananarivo, on January 2016 to December 2017.Six hundred and sixty two samples including 126samples of melting salads, 70 beef skewers, 54 chicken skewers, and typical Malagasy foods as : mofoanana (67 samples), mofogasy (64 samples), ramanonaka (64), makasaoka (66), mofoakondro (62) and kobandravina(89);were randomly collected from the streetvendors in Antananarivo marketsto evaluate their bacteriological quality.International Methods (ISO) was adopted for to find the load of Total Aerobic Bacteria andEnterobateriaceae,Escherichia coli and to search pathogen bacteria as Salmonella, Campylobacter jejuni, Escherichia coli O157H7 and Bacillus cereus in these foods.The results revealed that the mean values ofthe Total Aerobic Bacteria count was 0.1x106- 4.8x106cfu/g. Enterobacteriaceaecount range from 0.4x102 to 1.9x102cfu/g. Escherichia coli count range from 0.04x102cfu/g. to 0.19 x102cfu/g.Salmonellawas only present in melting salads, beef skewers and chicken skewers samples. Bacillus cereus count range from 0,1x102 to 1,5x102cfu/g. Campylobacter jejuniwas only present in samples of ramanonaka and kobandravina. Two strains of presumptive Eschercichia coli O157 H7 (βglucuronidase -) were isolated. PCR method was used to confirm the identity of these two isolates. A high contamination above 106 cfu/g food and the presence of potential pathogens bacteria could be hazardous. Systematic inspections and training of food vendors on food hygiene and application of hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) has been recognised as measures to guarantee improvement of the quality of street foods.
A cross sectional study on Bacteriological profile and antibiogram of cholecy...Innspub Net
Cholecystitis is the most common disease of gastro intestinal tract contributing for 10% disease burden. Most of the time it is infective in origin. In view of the emerging multi drug resistance organisms, there is a need for guidance in empirical antimicrobial therapy in every clinical setting. To study the bacteriological profile and their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern in cholecystitis and cholelithiasis patients. A cross sectional study was conducted at Mamatha General Hospital, Kammam over a period of 2 years from September 2010 to September 2012. A total number of 62 clinically diagnosed cases of cholecystitis and cholelithiasis subjected to elective cholecystectomy were included in the study. Bile and gall stone samples were collected and processed aerobically, anaerobically according to standard microbiological techniques. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed on all isolates by Kirby-bauer disc diffusion method and susceptibility pattern were recorded. A total number of 62 cases of cholecystitis were included in the study shows female preponderance of disease. Maximum number of cases belongs to 41 to 50 years age group. Out of 62 patients 62 bile samples and 58 gall stones specimen were collected and analyzed. Bile culture was positive in 24 cholelithiasis cases (41.37%), Gallstone culture was positive in 9 cases (15.51%). The two bile samples yielded anaerobic growth. Escherichia coli was the predominant organism in both samples. Bacterial isolates showing maximum susceptibility to ampicillin-sulbactum (100%), amikacin (80%). To optimized empirical antimicrobial therapy in cholecystitis and cholelithiasis patients prior knowledge of the prevalence of various bacteria and their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern in is required.
Multidrug Resistance Pattern of Staphylococcus Aureus Isolates in Maiduguri ...Scientific Review SR
Multi drug-resistant (MDR) isolates of Staphylococcus aureus are on rise and are becoming a
challenge for timely and appropriate treatment. The present study was carried out with an objective to isolate
Staphylococcus aureus from clinical samples and determine their sensitivity. Out of 110 samples collected, 44
were shown to contained S. aureus. The isolates were subjected to antibiotic sensitivity tests using 10 different
and commonly used antibiotics by modified Kirby- Bauer disc diffusion technique. Out of the total isolates (42)
tested, only 7.1% were susceptible to all the antibiotics. Multiple resistance was eminent in over 92% with
highest occurrence in 4.8% where the entire antibiotics were resisted. Multiple antibiotic resistance indixes
(MAR index) indicated that 0.6 index occurred most (23.8%) followed by 0.5 (19.0%). On the other hand, 0.1
and 0.8 indexes were the lowest with 0.0% and 1.0% occurrence respectively. Ciprofloxacin was resisted by
most of the organisms (64.3%) while amoxicillin (64.3%) and streptomycin (61.9%) were most efficacious. With
over 90% isolate having MAR index ≥ 0.2, the multiple drug resistance by the S. aureus is quite alarming and
might suggest inappropriate antibiotic usage by the sampled population. Therefore, the need to strategize the
nature of antibiotic treatment against S. aureus and massive campaign on indiscriminate antibiotic use is urgent.
Brief About Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences
Published Quarterly Since 1999. Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences is published in March, June, September and December every year.
AJMBES is a highly popular journal exclusively devoted to three most important and interrelated areas of science.
The scope of the journal includes
1. Microbiology of water, air, soil, food, environmental
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British Microbiology Research Journal
5(5): XX-XX, 2015, Article no.BMRJ.2015.042
ISSN: 2231-0886
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Biochemical and Molecular Characterization of Food
Contaminating Bacteria Isolates from Food Stall
Vegetables
Ali Ramadan Ali ALatawi1
, Sutarno1
, Ari Susilowati1
and Hailu Weldekiros Hailu1,2*
1
Bioscience Postgraduate Program, Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural
Sciences, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia.
2
Department of Biology, College of Science, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia.
This research was carried out in collaboration between all authors. Authors ARAA and HWH managed
literature search, analyzed the study and compiled the manuscript. Authors Sutarno and AS
supervised the work. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Article Information
DOI: 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/13792
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Received 4
th
September 2014
Accepted 29th
September 2014
Published 6
th
November 2014
ABSTRACT
Today the issue of food safety is global problem that gets main concern in setting public health
policy. The eruption of diseases caused by food contamination occurs in places where sanitation
and hygiene conditions are generally poor. Reliable identification of bacteria remains to be an
important task in food microbiology. Molecular procedures are the most efficient tools of microbial
characterization. The objectives of this research were: To identify food contaminating bacteria from
vegetable sample taken from food stall using biochemical tests; And to conduct molecular
characterization of food contaminated bacteria isolated from vegetable sample in food stall. Six
different (pair of cooked and uncooked) vegetable samples were isolated from three food stalls at
Solo, Indonesia. Biochemical tests for glucose, lactose, mannitol, maltose, sucrose, SIM (H2S,
Indole, and motility), Simmon's Citrate; Methyl Red and Voges Proskauer was conducted. 16S
rRNA characterization and DNA sequence analysis was done. Both the biochemical and molecular
characterization revealed that the dominant bacteria contaminants in the food stall vegetable
Original Research Article
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samples were: 24 isolates of Klebsiella Spp, 3 isolates of Pseudomonas aeroginosa, 2 isolates of
Aeromonas caviae and 6 isolates of Enterobacter asburiae. Only one out of 36 samples was
uncontaminated with bacteria. In conclusion most of the bacteria studied were pathogenic bacteria.
Therefore, to prevent food borne disease, attention should be given on hygiene and food handling
in food stalls vegetables.
Keywords: 16S rRNA; bacteria; biochemical; BLAST; food contamination; PCR.
1. INTRODUCTION
Food serves as an important vehicle for
pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria,
viruses and parasites [1]. Appropriate methods of
detecting food contaminant pathogens are
necessary to pave the way for effective food
borne disease prevention [2,3].
Classical techniques of detecting coliforms
include biochemical characterization, study of
cell morphology, colony morphology and
microbial culture techniques in lactose
fermenting media [4]. However, due to the limited
specificity and time consuming nature of these
techniques, DNA based molecular techniques
such as 16S rRNA gene sequencingis highly
specific [5]. Molecular methods are necessary for
the identification of environmental bacterial
isolates and species with an incomplete
biochemical/phenotypic description. Isolates well
identified at the species level by conventional
phenotypic methods served as a control for both
conventional and molecular identification
procedures [6].
Species of bacteria can be also identified by
combining two or more techniques of phenotypic,
biochemical and molecular techniques. It was
suggested that phenotypic characters should be
supported by molecular methods to obtain
meaningful results for identification of
Pseudomonas. For this reason, 16S rRNA
characterization of Pseudomonas spp. was
conducted. The protein profiles of
Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains have high level
of similarities when compared with each other
[7]. P. aeruginosa, found to be distributed in soil,
water, and marine environments and pathogenic
to both humans and animals, is gaining much
popularity in clinical scientific research where it
accounts for increased mortality and morbidity
rates in immuno-deficient patients who suffer
from cystic fibrosis, burn wounds, and cancer [8].
The genus Aeromonas (particularly, family
Aeromonadaceae) are human and animal
pathogens which are widely spread in all
environments. This genus has highly conserved
16S rRNA gene sequence which is therefore
helpful for its identification [9].
It was reported that the gram negative, non-
motile, encapsulated, lactose fermenting,
facultative anaerobic, rod shaped Klebsiella
pneumonia bacteria had surpassed E. coli as the
predominant isolate from patients with emerging
disease pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) and it
tended to spread globally [9]. Additionally,
Klebsiella pneumoniae is frequent nosocomial
pathogen causing urinary, respiratory and blood
infections and the agent of specific human
infections including Friedlander’s pneumonia,
rhinoscleroma [10].
It was reported that Enterobacter species have
become increasingly important nosocomial
pathogens [11]. However, resistance to
cephalosporin often complicates the treatment of
Enterobacter infection. Various infections
including bacteremia, gastroenteritis, cholangitis,
and wound infections can be caused by
Aeromonas species [12].
The aim of this research is to identify food
contaminating bacteria from vegetable sample
taken from food stall using biochemical tests and
molecular characterization.
2. MATERIALS AND METHODS
2.1 Biochemical Test for Food
Contaminant Bacteria
The research of biochemical and molecular
characterization of food contaminating bacteria
isolated from vegetables sample in food stall was
conducted at the Micro and Molecular biology
Laboratory of the Faculty of Math and Natural
Sciences, Sebelas Maret University in June
2014.
Six different pair of cooked and uncooked
vegetable samples (known by their local names
as Tumis Kangkung, Lalapan Kubis, Terancam,
Tumis Sawi Putih, Lalapan Kemang and Tumis
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Sawi Hijau) was randomly collected using sterile
plastic bags from three different food stalls in
Solo, Indonesia.
25 g of each vegetable sample were mixed with
225 ml distill water in Erlenmeyer flasks
separately. About 50 µl of the sample mix was
taken and spread onto Macconkey agar
aseptically and incubated at 37°C for 18-24
hours. Single colonies were streaked with a loop
into other plates to get pure colonies and then
incubated the plates at 37°C overnight. Finally,
test microorganisms were inoculated into test
tubes containing glucose, lactose, mannitol,
maltose, sucrose, SIM (H2S, Indole, and
motility), Simmon's Citrate, methyl Red and
Voges Proskauer biochemical test and incubated
at 37°C for 24 hours [13]. Longer incubation
period was required to confirm a negative result.
2.2 16S rRNA Molecular Characterization
There are numbers of nucleic acid based
methods for the detection and characterization of
bacteria. Most methods are based on the use of
the polymerase chainreaction (PCR) to amplify a
specific gene target in the bacteria. Bacterial
genomic DNA was extracted from the selected
isolates by using (Presto™ Mini gDNA Bacteria
Kit, Geneaid, USA).
2.3 PCR Amplification 16s rRNA
Characterization
For amplification of 16S rRNA fragments, a pair
of eubacteria universal primers having following
sequence was used [10]:
Forward primer 63f: 5’-CAGGCCTAACACAT-
GCAAGTC-3’ and Reverse primer 1387r: 5’-
GGGCGGAWGTGTACAAGGC-3’
A 25µl PCR reaction volume consisted 2.5 µl of
IX PCR buffer, 1 µl of MgCI2, 1µl of dNTPs, 1 µl
of each primer, 0.5 µl of Taq DNA polymerase,2
µl of template DNA and 16 µl of ddH2O. PCR
was performed in 200ml thin walled tubes with a
thermal cycler under the following cycling
conditions: Initial denaturation at 95°C for 3 min,
denaturation at 94°C for 15 sec, annealing at
62°C for 15 sec, extension at 72°C for 5 sec
followed by final extension at 72°C for 10 min.
Total number of cycles were 30. PCR products
were electrophoresed in 0.8% agarose gel along
with 100bp DNA ladder and stained with loading
dye. Amplicons were visualized under UV light
GelDoc.
3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
3.1 Biochemical Characterization
Here in Table 1, only nine representatives out of
the 36 sample are presented due to similarity in
biochemical test results. This is to avoid
duplication of the similar results. The biochemical
characterization (Table 1) supported by and
molecular analysis (see Table 3 below) reveal
that the dominant bacteria contaminants in the
food stall vegetable samples were 24 isolates of
Klebsiella Sp., 3 isolates of Pseudomonas
aeroginosa, 2 isolates of Aeromonas caviae and
6 isolates of Enterobacter asburiae. Only one out
of 36 samples was uncontaminated with bacteria.
In biochemical tests of glucose in most samples
positive results are obtained as the test solutions
turn from red to yellow. Formation of gas bubbles
that occur in the Durham tube fermentation
reactions is caused by the glycolysis gaseous
byproduct of glucose.
From the test results the majority of samples
were positive for maltose, lactose, Manitol and
sucrose which were confirmed by change of the
medium from red to yellow color. This is because
these bacteria have enzymes that can break
down these carbohydrates.
Microbial fermentation is a biochemical activity
that is carried out by microbes which convert
organic macromolecular compounds into simpler
compounds in anaerobic conditions.
Fermentation can produce a variety of end
compounds, such as carbohydrate fermentation
to produce various acidic compounds such as
lactic acid and propionic, esters, ketones and
gas. Most of the microorganisms obtain energy
from carbohydrates in the form of further
substrate in fermentation produces organic acids
(such as lactic acid, formic, acetic), accompanied
or not accompanied by the formation of gas.
Indole test is used to see the ability of bacteria to
degrade amino acid tryptophan enzymatically. All
the samples were negative for indole test. This
test is performed to help differentiate species of
the family Enterobacteriaceae. It tests for the
bacteria species’ ability to produce indole.
Bacteria use an enzyme, tryptophanase to break
down the amino acid, tryptophan, which makes
by-products, of which, indole is one.
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Table 1. The results of biochemical tests for the identification a Bacteria isolated from
vegetable samples from food stall
No Biochemical test parameter C3a C5a1 A5a A2b B1a A1a2 B4b1 B6a A6a2
1 Glucose +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +*
2 Lactose + + _ _ + + _ _ _
3 Mannitol + + + + + + + + +
4 Maltose + + + + + + + + +
5 Sucrose + + + + + + + + +
6 SIM H2S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Indole _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Motility _ _ + _ _ _ _ _ _
7 Simmon's Citrate + + + + + + + + +
8 Methyl RED _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
9 Voges Proskauer _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
+*= Positive plus gas
Positive results were obtained for most bacterial
colonies grown test tubes containing citrate
medium. This indicates that the bacteria have
citritase enzyme which breaks down citrate into
oxaloacetate and acetate. Simmon’s Citrate test
is used to look at the ability of enteric organisms
based on the ability to ferment citrate as a
carbon source. Citrate is selective test used to
help differentiate species of the family
Enterobacteriaceae media and is utilized as a
single carbon and nitrogen source. To test this
ability bacteria are incubated in medium that
contains only citrate as a source of carbon and
Ammonium phosphate as a nitrogen source.
Simmon's Citrate test contains bromtimol blue
indicator that will turn blue at the positive reaction
and remain green if negative reactions [14].
Methyl Red, a test used to identify mixed acid
fermenting bacteria that yield a stable acid end
product causing the pH to drop below 4.4.
Positive results are characterized by the color
changes to red after adding Methyl Red. Methyl
Red test result in most samples was negative.
All samples are negative, no change in color, for
Voges Proskauer Test (a test used to identify
bacteria capable of 2, 3 butanediol fermentation
following mixed-acid fermentation).
3.2 Molecular Characterization
3.2.1 Isolation DNA
The Presto™ Mini gDNA Bacteria Kit was used
for bacterial DNA isolation. DNA isolation results
showed that the bacteria DNA were isolated with
good quality when checked by Eppendrof
biophotometer (Table 2). This is because the
value of the isolated DNA at purity level of
A260/280 ratio ranged from 1.90 to 1.99. DNA
isolates are said to be pure and eligible to
proceed to the molecular analysis if the
A260/280 ratio values ranged from 1.8 to 2.0.
Table 2. DNA concentration results of
bacteria DNA isolates
Bacterial
isolates
DNA concentration
(µg/ml)
The ratio
A260/A280
C3a 1.8 1.85
C5a1 5.2 1.95
A2b 1.2 1.96
B1a 1.5 1.99
A1a2 4.1 1.95
B4b 1 1.6 1.90
B6a 1.6 2.0
A6a2 1.5 1.94
3.2.2 Amplification 16S rRNA genes
Amplifying the 16S rRNA gene can be well
compared with other types of primary and
consistently amplify 16S rRNA genes from
different organisms. The results of 16S rRNA
gene amplification by PCR were analyzed by
agarose gel electrophoresis 0.8% (w / v) for 45
minutes at a voltage of 90 volts and a current of
400 mA. The results of 16S rRNA gene PCR
amplification followed by electrophoresis and Gel
Doccan be seen in Fig. 1.
Fig. 1 shows that bacterial DNA was successfully
amplified. This is indicated by the presence of
bright bold bands. This success indicates that the
primers used attaches to specific sites on the
DNA template with the optimum temperature
used for primer annealing. The optimum
temperature for DNA template annealing
byprimer can be known by looking at the
information contained in the primary packaging.
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Fig. 1. Electrophoresiso16S rRNA gene by using the primers 63F and 1387r: 1 Kb DNA Marker
M, 1). C3a, 2). C5a. 3). A5a, 4). A2b, 5). B1a, 6). A1a2, 7). B4b2, 8). B6a, 9). A6a2. Note: No band
was observed for sample number A5a (may be due to DNA transportation conditions)
PCR product size can be determined by
comparing the length of the DNA bands
migrating with DNA markers of known size and
concentration. The results of 16S rRNA gene
amplification with primers 63F and 1387r are
approximately 1,300 bp as seen in a DNA marker
size 1 Kb.
3.2.3 Bioinformatics (sequence analysis of
16S rRNA genes)
The DNA sequencing data for the amplified 16S
rRNA gene in this study was obtained through
the route of PT. Genetics Science Jakarta-
Singapore 1
st
Base, cycle sequencing performed
on ABIprism™ 310 Automated DNA Sequencer
(PE Applied Bio systems).
The nucleotide sequences of genes encoding
16S rRNA were analyzed with the Gen Bank
database using the BLAST program to confirm
the identity of the isolates with previously known
bacteria species (Table 3). BLAST is a software
algorithm to compare the primary sequences of
biological information, such as the amino acid
sequences of different proteins or DNA
sequences of nucleotide bases seen.
Based on the existing database in Gen Bank, all
of the isolates have similarity with pathogenic
bacteria. These nine isolates include: C3a with
94% similarity to Klebsiella pneumoniae strain
CCFM8369;C5a1 98%with similarity Klebsiella
pneumoniaePMK1;A2b with 99% similarity to
Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain SMVIT;B1a with
97% similarity to Klebsiella sp. CCFM8373;A1a2
with 96% similarity to Klebsiella sp. T-3-1; B4B1
with 99% similarity to Aeromonas caviae strain
VIT-SHRJ;B6a with 98% similarity Enterobacter
asburiae L1 complete genome; And A6a2 with
97% similarity Enterobacter asburiae strain M-T-
MRS_50. However, no sequence data was
obtained for A5a.
Table 3. Similarity of 16S rRNA gene sequences of isolates with bacteria on the NCBI/GenBank
database based on BLAST analysis
Isolate code Similarity from BLAST Accession Identity
C3a Klebsiella pneumoniae strain CCFM8369 KJ803926.1 94%
C5a1 Klebsiella pneumoniae strain PMK1 CP008929.1 98%
A5a
A2b Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain SMVIT KJ671465.1 99%
B1a Klebsiella sp. CCFM8373 KJ803930.1 97%
A1a2 Klebsiella sp. T-3-1 FJ577968.1 96%
B4b1 Aeromonas caviae strain VIT-SHRJ KJ716457.1 99%
B6a Enterobacter asburiae L1 CP007546.1 98%
A6a2 Enterobacter asburiae strain M-T-MRS_50 JQ795798.1 97%
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In this study, 94-99% 16S rDNA sequence
similarity appeared reasonable cut-off values to
delineate different genera. The phylogenetic
relationships of the genus Klebsiella to other
genera of the family Enterobacteriaceae have
been previously studied by genomic DNA
relatedness. The genus Klebsiella consists of
three phyletic lines shared with other members of
the Enterobacteriaceae, including Enterobacter
aerogenes, Erwinia and Tatumella. The genus
Klebsiella is found to be heterogeneous based
on the BLAST analysis. The medical importance
of the genus Klebsiella led to its subdivision into
three species corresponding to the diseases they
caused: Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebsiella
ozaenae and Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis.
Klebsiella pneumoniae is a member of the
Enterobacteriaceae. Klebsiella spp., particularly
Klebsiella pneumoniae, is important causes of
nosocomial infections [15].
The rRNA gene is the most conserved DNA in all
cells. The 16S rRNA gene is used as the
standard for classification and identification of
microbes, because it is present in most microbes
and shows proper changes [16]. Due to the
reason that portions of the rDNA sequence from
distantly related organisms are remarkably
similar, sequences from distantly related
organisms can be precisely aligned, making the
true differences easy to measure. For this
reason, genes that encode the rRNA have been
used extensively to determine taxonomy,
phylogeny (evolutionary relationships), and to
estimate rates of species divergence among
bacteria species. For example, Klebsiella
pneumoniae strain CCFM8369, Klebsiella
pneumoniae str. Kp52.145, Pseudomonas
aeruginosa strain SMVIT, Klebsiella sp.
CCFM8373, Klebsiella sp. T-3-1, Aeromonas
caviae strain VIT-SHRJ, Enterobacter asburiae
L1, complete genome, and Enterobacter
asburiae strain M-T-MRS_50. Thus the
comparison of 16s rDNA sequence can show
evolutionary relatedness among microorganisms.
Therefore, the use of 16S rRNA gene sequences
to study bacterial taxonomy has been by far the
most common and helpful housekeeping genetic
marker used.
4. CONCLUSION
The result from biochemical test indicated that
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella sp. (eg.
Klebsiella pneumonia)isolates are able to
ferment glucose, lactose, mannitol, maltose and
sucrose. However, Aeromonas caviae and
Enterobacter asburiae are lactose non-
fermenting. Most the bacteria samples were
negative for methyl red, vogesproskauer, and
SIM (H2S, Indole, and Motility). Most of the
samples are positive for Simmon's Citrate test
which means the organisms are able to utilize
citrate as a carbon source.
The molecular characterization of pathogenic
bacteria isolated from salad vegetable taken from
food stall shows that the samples were
contaminated with bacteria such as Klebsiella
Spp, Pseudomonas aeroginosa, Aeromonas
caviae and Enterobacter asburiae which were
compared for their similarity to some pathogenic
bacteria, according to the results obtained from
NCBI.
In conclusion most of the bacteria identified
based on molecular and biochemical
characterization are pathogenic. It can be said
that salad provided in food stall may become the
source of food borne disease.
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