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Research Article

ASSESSING THE SANITARY AND MICROBIAL RISK ASSOCIATED WITH HAND-DUG WELLS

Dick, Asiton-A Asifamabia1^*, Abu, Gideon O

The sanitary and microbial risk assessment of the hand-dug wells in Oproama Community was undertaken between February 2010 and January 2011. The sanitary risk assessment of the hand-dug wells reveals very high risk (8-10) based on physical protection of the water point; distance to sources of contamination and open defecation. The quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) of the hand-dug w...

Jun, 2015 pp. 2777-2790

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Research Article

BACTERIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF POTABLE WATER FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES IN KEFFI, NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA

Makut, M.D.^*, Kelechi, A, Alabi, S.

An investigation was carried out to determine the bacteriological quality of potable water from different locations and sources within Keffi metropolis. Water samples from Tap, Borehole and Well were collected in duplicates from ten (10) different locations within Keffi metropolis. Samples obtained were analyzed bacteriologically using standard methods. The spread plate method following serial...

Jun, 2015 pp. 2791-2796

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BACTERIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF TREATED PIPED WATER IN PARTS OF ILORIN METROPOLIS

Eniola, K.I.T^*, 0daibo, A. D, Olayemi A. B, Ajiboye, T.O

Abstract The bacteriological quality of treated piped water in distribution system in Ilorin metropolis was assessed. The pH, suspended solid and microbiological characteristics (heterotrophic bacteria count and coliform count) of treated water collected from thirty different locations within the metropolis were determined. The samples were slightly acidic (pH 5.16 to 6.53); the suspended solid...

Jun, 2015 pp. 2797-2803

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Research Article

EFFICACY OF WHEAT STRAW AND COTTON WASTE AS SUBSTRATES IN THE PRODUCTION OF EDIBLE MUSHROOMS

Musa, H.^*, Wuyep, P., Ali, B.D

Wheat straw and cotton waste were used as substrates and some natural additives; nitrogen and carbon sources were used as nutrient supplements to enhance mycelia growth of Pleurotusostreatus (Florida). Sundried wheat straw substrate was cut into small pieces. The minced wheat straw and cotton waste substrates were soaked in boiled water and excess water squeezed out using a clean muslin cloth....

Jun, 2015 pp. 2804-2811

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ANTIBIOGRAM PATTERN OF Staphylococcus Saprophytics ASSOCIATED WITH ASYMPTOMATIC BACTERIURIA AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CLINICS IN BAUCHI METROPOLIS

Iliyasu, M.Y.^*, Ezihe, M.I, Bala, K.

A study to isolate and determine the antibiogram pattern of Staphylococcus saprophytics associated with asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women was carried out. A total of ninety one (91) clinical urine samples were collected from antenatal women attending some hospitals in Bauchi metropolis. Out of these samples 32.9% (30 of 91) were positive with S. saprophytics for significant bacteriuri...

Jun, 2015 pp. 2812-2820

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Research Article

ISOLATION OF MICROORGANISMS ON THE SURFACE OF MOBILE PHONES

Anibijuwon I.I.^*, Odaibo D. O., Omojasola P.F., Ibrahim, F. R

This study was conducted to determine microbial contamination of mobile phones in the university of Ilorin campus, in the central north region of Nigeria, and identify the most important microbial species associated with these phones in order to take the necessary remedial measures. The analysis of a total of 202 samples was done to identify fungal and pathogenic bacteria isolates. Sterile swa...

Jun, 2015 pp. 2821-2828

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MICROBIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF JEW'S EAR MUSHROOM (AURICULARIA AURICULAR-JUDAE) SOLD IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE.

Odu, N. N., Stanley, H.O.^*, Didia, A

Microbiological assessment of Auricularia auricular-judae sold in three markets in Port Harcourt metropolis was carried out. Nine microbial genera were isolated and identified on the basis of their microbiological, morphological, biochemical and physiological characteristics. The heterotrophic bacterial counts ranged between 1.8 X 104 - 4.7 X 105 Cfu/g whereas the heterotrophic fungal counts r...

Jun, 2015 pp. 2828-2832

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EVALUATION OF DISINFECTANTS BY THE IN-USE TECHNIQUE IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN KOGI STATE NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA

Akabueze E.C, Obi SC, Nwankivo E.O^*

The aim of this research was to evaluate the efficacy of disinfectants by in-use testing and to identify bacterial isolates contaminating disinfectants in different hospitals. Ninety two samples of disinfectants comprising Purit, Izal, Bleach, Spirit and Dettol being used in twenty hospitals in Kogi State were analyzed for efficacy between July and December 2011 by in-use technique. Samples of...

Jun, 2015 pp. 2833-2837

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MICROBIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF ROASTED CHICKEN SOLD IN KEFFI METROPOLIS

Makut, M.D.^*, Nsemoh, H. E.

Microbial evaluation of roasted chicken sold in Keffi metropolis was investigated. Samples of the roasted chickens were collected in triplicates from seven different sales locations for an assessment of their microbiological qualities. Spread plate technique was employed for the isolation of the microorganisms following serial dilution of the samples. The hands of the vendors preparing and sel...

Jun, 2015 pp. 2838-2843

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THE PRESERVATION OF KUNUN-ZAKI USING CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES, REFRIGERATION AND PASTEURIZATION

Omojasola P.F.^*, Olabisi Flora Davies

The potential of three preservation techniques: the use of two chemical preservatives; sodium benzoate and sodium metabisulphite, pasteurization and refrigeration for the preservation of kunun-zaki was evaluated. The treated samples were stored for four weeks. Microbiological analyses and assay of physico-chemical parameters such as pH, titratable acidity, sugar content, mineral content and al...

Jun, 2015 pp. 2844-2859