Chikwendu, C. L

Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, P. M. B. 1526 Owerri, Imo State Nigeria

3 Publications

Publications 3

Research Article Vol. 31, Issue 2

Beta-lactamase Genes in Multi-resistant Aeromonas spp. isolated from River and Aquaculture Water Sources in Nigeria

Chikwendu, C. L^*, Egbadon, E. O., Amadi, E.S, S. N. Ibe, Okpokwasili, G. C

This study examined multi-resistant Aeromonas spp. isolated from river and aquaculture water sources for determinants of resistant genes. These species can provide a reservoir for resistant genes capable of transfer to other water-borne and human pathogens. The isolates were confirmed with API 20NE. Resistance profiles of 206 Aeromonas isolates ...

Dec, 2017 Vol. 31, Issue 2

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Research Article Vol. 28, Issue 1

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 sample...

Jun, 2015 Vol. 28, Issue 1

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Research Article Vol. 28, Issue 1

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 tempe...

Jun, 2015 Vol. 28, Issue 1

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