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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2018.2nj69ufd

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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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2018.2hq9fde8

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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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2018.g284hwi9

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

Musa Yakubu Tula*, 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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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2018.ti8y7798

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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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2018.wjbc8j9o

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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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2018.fjr62pu1

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 DOI: 10.67614/njm.2018.u7km55oq

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 DOI: 10.67614/njm.2019.f7can06b

Incidence of Mycoflora and Mycotoxin Contamination in Pupuru; a locally Fermented Cassava Flour Sold in Okitipupa, Ondo State, Nigeria

Adeyemo I.A.*, Olaribigbe O

This study estimated the mycoflora and mycotoxins (aflatoxin and fumonisin) contamination of Pupuru; a locally fermented cassava flour sold in four markets (Okitipupa, Ilutitun, Igodan and Ikoya) in Okitipupa, Ondo state, southwestern Nigeria. Sixty (60) samples gotten from the markets were found to be lightly contaminated with aflatoxin (P

Jun, 2019 pp. 4364-4372
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2019.pqas4gd3

Production of Bacteriocins by Lactobacillus plantarum and Pediococcus acidilactici Isolated from Cow Milk

Anumudu Christian K*, Ikimi Charles G, Zige Douye Victor, Omeje Faith I, Gbodo Edoama E

A dramatic increase in bacterial resistance towards currently available antibiotics has raised worldwide concerns for public health. Therefore, bacteriocins which are antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have emerged as a promisingly new group of therapeutic agents for managing infectious diseases and possibly in food preservation. The present study focusses on the isolation of novel bacteriocins from an...

Jun, 2019 pp. 4373 - 4379
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2019.c9dp1l3i

Risk Factors Associated with Tinea capitis among Pupils in Lagos, Ekiti and Ogun States, Nigeria

Egwuatu T. O.*, Ukhureigbe O. M., OJO S.K.S, Ogeneh, B.O., Osanyinlusi S. A., Ajayi, E.O.

Dermatophytes, the aetiological factor of Tinea capitis are pathogens causing infections of various courses. Limited studies of Tinea capitis have been carried out in Nigeria. This study therefore is aimed at determining the risk factors associated with this infection in Ado-odo Ota (Ogun State), Somolu, (Lagos State) and Oye-Ekiti, (Ekiti State). Scalp lesions of 102 primary school children were ...

Jun, 2019 pp. 4380 - 4386