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Research Article

Microbiological Quality Assessment of Processed Meat \"Tsire\" Sold at Karshen Waya, Dorayi Gwale Local Government, Kano State

Lambu, Z. N*, Sadisu, F. U, Abdulwaheed, I.A, Adamu, R. T, Gaya, I. A, Adamu, S, Ado, A. S

A study was conducted to assess the microbiological quality of \"Tsire\" sold at Karshen Waya within a period of two months (January to February 2017). 10 samples of \"Tsire\" were analyzed microbiologically for determination of aerobic mesophilic count, staphylococcal count and total coliform count using pour plate technique. Detection of Staphylococcus aureus was also carried out. Results of ...

Jun, 2018 pp. 4278-4288
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Proximate Analysis and Antibacterial Activities of Allium cepa, Allium sativum Capsicum annum and Zingiber officinale

Umeaku, C.N.*, Chris-Umeaku C. I, Ukoha, C.C., Ezeanaekwu, R.O.

The extracts of Allium cepa, Allium sativum, Capsicum annum and Zingiber officinale were analysed for their antimicrobial properties. The presence of some phytochemical components (Flavonoids, alkaloids, phenols, glycosides, tannins, saponins and amino acids) were confirmed. The antimicrobial activities of the extracts were evaluated against four bacterial isolates; Escherichia coli, Klebsiella...

Jun, 2018 pp. 4282-4289
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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) co-infection among Apparently Healthy Students of a Tertiary Institution in North-eastern Nigeria

Tula, M.Y.*, Iyoha, O., Okpalauwaekwe, E.A., Mohammed, A., Iruolaje, P.O., Okpara, A,N.

This is a cross-sectional laboratory based study in which two hundred blood samples were aseptically and randomly collected from apparently healthy students of Federal Polytechnic Mubi. Participants were screened for Hepatitis B surface antigen and anti HCV antibody using standard procedures. Ethical clearance and participant's informed consent were sought and obtained from appropriate authorit...

Jun, 2018 pp. 4290-4296
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Effect of Glyphosate on Dehydrogenase Activity of Bacterial and Filamentous Fungal Isolates from a Freshwater Sediment

C. O. Aneni*, Ariole C. N

The effect of glyphosate on bacteria and filamentous fungi isolated from Yeghe River sediment in Bori LGA, Rivers state, Nigeria was investigated. The isolates were phenotypically identified using standard methods and assayed to determine the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of the glyphosate. The dehydrogenase activity (DHA) of the most sensitive isolates were determined using 2, 3, 5-tr...

Jun, 2018 pp. 4306-4314
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Incidence of Multiple Antibiotic-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria Isolated from Drinking Water Sources in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

Olowe, B. M.*, Oluyege, J. O, Famurewa, O., Akinsuroju, M. O, Ohunayo, S. A

This study investigated the incidence of multiple antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative bacteria isolated from drinking water sources in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. Fifty samples of drinking water from wells, boreholes, streams, sachet and bottled water were randomly collected from Ado-Ekiti metropolis, Nigeria for microbiological analyses. Isolation, identification, antibiotic sensitivity testing of Gram...

Jun, 2018 pp. 4315-4325
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Microbiological and Physico-chemical Analyses of Wine produced from Citrulluslanatus (Watermelon) and Psidiumguajava (Guava) blend using Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Akpoghelie, P. O*, Omonigho, S. E

Citrullusl anatus (Watermelon) and Psidium guajava (Guava) are tropical fruits with short shelf-lives because of the temperature and relative humidity conditions in tropical countries like Nigeria. Production of wine from these fruits could help to reduce the extent of post-harvest loss and increase the variety of wines. Juice from the fruits was extracted and after treatment were mixed using t...

Jun, 2018 pp. 4326-4333
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Research Article

Response of Aspergillus species to the Toxicity of Domestic Detergents

Williams, Janet Olufunmilayo*, Ogolo, Chinomso Nwaka

This study was performed to assess the toxicity of two different domestic detergents at varying concentrations on the Aspergillus sp. subjected to different exposure times. The toxicological assessment was performed using the Aspergillus species isolated from fresh (Asarama stream, Asarama town, Andoni L.G.A) and brackish (Eagle island River, Port Harcourt) aquatic ecosystems both in Rivers sta...

Jun, 2018 pp. 4334-4343
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Research Article

Antibiogram Profile of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from a Cattle Farm Located in Epe Lagos State, Nigeria

Obayiuwana A. C*, Akaa T. G, Nwose A. M, Kanife U. C

Antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) may be transmitted from livestock to humans through the oral-faecal route. Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been reported to have intrinsic resistance to many antibiotics combined with its ability to easily acquire antibiotic resistance determinants, which poses a significant threat to public health. This study investigated the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a...

Jun, 2025 pp. 7441 - 7448
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Research Article

Comparative Assessment of the Efficacy of Selected Antibiotics against Bacterial Isolates from Wound and Urinary Tract Infections

Ilang D. C*, Onu E. N, Umahi N. E, Orji C. E

This study conducted a comparative assessment of the efficacy of selected antibiotics against bacterial isolates from wound and urinary tract infections from Alex-Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria using antimicrobial disc diffusion method. Bacteria were isolated from wound and urine samples, the isolates were identified through biochemical tests and were all ...

Jun, 2025 pp. 7449 - 7507
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Antimicrobial Evaluation of Selected Antibacterial Handwash Brands Marketed in Nigeria against Multiple Antibiotic Resistant Palmar Bacterial Flora of Students in a Tertiary Institution

Osungunna M. O*, Musa O. R, Akinwumi F. O, Onifade D. I

Hands remain a potent medium of transmission of infectious diseases, while hand hygiene using handwash remains an effective tool for the prevention of this transmission. This study aimed at investigating the susceptibility profiles of multiple antibiotic resistant bacterial isolates associated with the palms of students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife to selected anti-bacterial handwashe...

Jun, 2025 pp. 7508 - 7520