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DETECTION OF METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS IN SELECTED PIG FARMS IN NEKEDE, OWERRI/IMOSTATE

Umeh, S.I*, Otorogu U.F

In recent years, a negative trend of increasing prevalence of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureas (MRSA) Stains has been noted worldwide. Cases of MRSA have increased in livestock animals and are found in intensively reared production animals where it can be transmitted to humans. The study investigated the occurrence of MRSA in pigs from selected piggery farms. In Nekede with high den...

Dec, 2015 pp. 2860-2963
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ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN ENTEROCOCCI ISOLATED FROM POULTRY IN OWERRI, IMO STATE NIGERIA

Iketneh, C. O, Chikwendu, C. L*, Amadi, E.S

Poultry are increasingly being associated with carriage of multi-resistant organisms that may cause disease in humans. This study evaluated the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance in enterococci isolated from poultry in Imo State Nigeria. One hundred and thirty (130) Enterococcns spp. were isolated from cloacal swabs, fecal and litter samples from different poultry farms. The isolates were...

Jun, 2015 pp. 2860-2871
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ASSESSMENT OF THE MICROBIOLOGICAL STATUS OF SOME COMMERCIAL YOGHURT BRANDS SOLD IN OWERRI METROPOLIS, IMO STATE, NIGERIA

Chikwendu, C. L*, Obi, R. K, Amadi, E.S

An assessment of the microbiological quality of seven commercial brands of yoghurt drinks sold in Owerri metropolis was determined using standard microbiological procedures. The physical parameters of the brands at time of purchase were also determined. The results showed that the pH values of the samples ranged from 4.29-4.46, while their temperature readings were between 8 and 17°c. While av...

Jun, 2015 pp. 2872-2877
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DISTRIBUTION OF INTESTINAL PARASITES IN FECAL EFFLUENTS FROM CATTLE SLAUGHTERED AT THE ABAKALIKI ABATTOIR

Agumah N. B, Okonkwo E. C, Igwenagu H.*, Afmkiva F. N., KNivadiogbu I., Ebiega-Oselebe I. N., Ali.

A study to determine the distribution of intestinal parasites in fecal effluents from cattle was carried out at the Gariki abattoir in Abakaliki; Ebonyi State. Samples were collected from cow slurries. A total of 200 samples were examined for intestinal parasites. The conventional wet preparation procedure by the World health organization and the Formol ether concentration technique were used ...

Jun, 2015 pp. 2878-2882
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DIOXYGENASE SCREENING IN INDIGENOUS HYDROCARBON UTILIZING BACTERIA FROM OIL POLLUTED SITES IN NIGER DELTA, NIGERIA

Chioma Blaise Chikere, Kingsley Omadudu*

Soil and sediment samples collected from crude oil impacted sites at Ogale-Eleme, Rivers State, and five water samples from effluent discharge points at five different flow stations in Delta State, all in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria respectively were analyzed for the presence of hydrocarbon utilizing bacteria using Bushnell-Haas agar, followed by dioxygenase screening. A total of sixty bact...

Jun, 2015 pp. 2883-2891
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ANTIGENIC CROSS REACTION BETWEEN MALARIA PARASITES AND TYPHOID ORGANISMS IN PATIENTS WITH FEVER OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN IN OWERRI MUNICIPAL IMO STATE

Ajero C.M.U*, Uzoagba, D. C.

This study reports result of malaria parasite test, Widal test and bacteriological test was carried out on 205 samples. Of these, 160 were cases of patients presenting malaria-like symptoms while 45 were healthy controls. Out of the 160 patients studied, 117(73.1%) had acute malaria, while 18(40%) out of the 45 control sample were malaria parasite carriers. Widal test was done to determine tho...

Jun, 2015 pp. 2892-2901
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VOLUNTARY COUNSELLING AND TESTING FOR HEPATITIS B VIRUS IN APPARENTLY HEALTHY SUBJECTS OF A NIGER DELTA REGION, NIGERIA

Awujo, N. Chinedu*, Uwaezuoke J. C., Anyaorah, C. Frances, Ezeonwumelu, J.O. Chukwujekwu

Sera of some individuals (260 males and 230 females) resident at a Niger Delta region of Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria were tested for the presence of antibodies to hepatitis B virus (HBV) using the rapid chromatographic and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). Out of a total of 490 collected and examined samples, 4.08% tested positive for HBV antibodies. Th...

Jun, 2015 pp. 2902-2906
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PHYTOREMEDIATION AS AN ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY TO CLEANS UP ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION IN JIGAWA STATE. NIGERIA: A REVIEW

Abdulhadi, Y., Salisu, A*

Bioremediation is a technology that utilizes the metabolic potential of microorganisms to clean up contaminated environments. The purpose of this review is to assess the current state of. Phytoremediation as an innovative technology and to discuss its usefulness and potential in the remediation of various impacted sites. Since the dawn of industrial revolution and Agricultural activities manki...

Jun, 2015 pp. 2907-2914
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PROSPECTIVE STUDY ON THE INCIDENCE OF MALARIA PARASITE INFECTION AMONG CHILDREN (0- 15 YEARS AGE) ATTENDING DUTSE GENERAL HOSPITAL, JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA

Salisu, A*, Abdulhadi, Y.

The study was aimed at determining the occurrence state of malaria parasite infection among children (0-lyears age) attending Dutse General Hospital Jigawa state, served as sites for a prospective study. A total of two Hundered (200) blood samples were collected from the subjects and examined using standard microscopic method. The result was recorded as positive or negative to malaria parasite...

Jun, 2015 pp. 2915-2918
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SELECTION OF MEDIA, SUITABLE FOR Azotobactervinelandii BIOSYNTHESIS OF Poly-[3-hydroxybutyrate AND ITS EXTRACTION WITH CHLOROFORM.

Mbachu, I. A. C*

Petroleum derived plastics constitute environmental problem because they are not biodegradable. Alternative substrates for manufacture of biodegradable plastics are necessary to safeguard the environment. Some bacterial genera produce Poly-p hydroxybutyrate (PHB), under adverse nutrient conditions, which serve as alternatives for petroleum derived plastics. Azotobacterspis associated with its b...

Jun, 2015 pp. 2919-2926