Oyeka, C. A

Department of Applied Microbiology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State, Nigeria.

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Research Article Vol. 39, Issue 2

Keratinophilic Fungi Isolated from Soil of School Playgrounds in Abakpa Nike Town, Enugu State, Nigeria

Olisaka F. N^*, Ohakwe R. O, Oyeka, C. A

In nature, keratinous substrates are broken down by keratinophilic fungus and a major habitat for this fungus is the soil. Their ability to breakdown keratin contributes to the pathogenicity potential of many of these fungi. Their actions may lead to worsen of respiratory diseases and development of a condition known as dermatomycosis, in both huma...

Dec, 2025 Vol. 39, Issue 2

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Research Article Vol. 38, Issue 1

Isolation and Identification of Non Dermatophytic Moulds from Different Air and Soil Samples from Cattle Markets in Abia and Imo State, Nigeria

Nwofor C. N^*, Echeta, M. O, Onyenwe, N. E, Oyeka, C. A

The prevalence of non-dermatophytic moulds from air and soil samples from six cattle markets in Abia and Imo state, Nigeria were carried out simultaneously. A total of 60 (sixty) samples of air and soil were analysed. The settlement plate technique, tube dilution method and hair baiting technique were evaluated for the air and soil for the presence...

Jun, 2024 Vol. 38, Issue 1

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