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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2019.6dx00xx7

Effects of Fermentation on the Nutritional and Anti-Nutritional Components of Cooked/Boiled Water Melon (Citrullus lanatus) Seed

Makinde O.A.*

Watermelon is a commonly consumed fruit. However, only the fleshy pulp is usually consumed leaving the seed and rind to be discarded. The effects of processing (heat treatment and fermentation) on the proximate composition and anti-nutrient components of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus) seeds were investigated. Fermentation was carried out by first boiling seeds for 3h, wrapped in cl...

Jun, 2019 pp. 4474-4484
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2019.ercj51hl

Mycoremediation of Benzene, Toluene, Ethyl benzene and Xylene (BTEX) Compounds by Fungi Isolated from Hydrocarbon-contaminated Soil

Usman, N., Tijjani*, M.B., Atta, H.I.

Benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene and xylene(BTEX)are the most commonly cited monoaromatic compounds in environmental pollution in recent years due to their high solubility and toxicity in ground water and soils. This studywas conducted in order to isolate and enumerate fungi in soils heavily polluted with petroleum hydrocarbons, and to select those with BTEX degrading abilities. Screening of the...

Jun, 2019 pp. 4485-4492
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2019.muqi0xyl

Effects of Microbial Fermentation on Cyanide Contents and Proximate Composition of Cassava Tubers

Obi, C. N.*, Ugwu, C. J.

Yellow and white varieties of cassava (Manihot esculenta) tubers were fermented for the reduction of cyanide content and nutritional improvement. The samples were steeped separately in rain water and allowed to ferment spontaneously for 4 days. The fermenting steep water was inoculated by Spread Plate method on Nutrient, De Man Rogosa Sharpe and McConkey Agar for bacterial isolation and on Sabo...

Jun, 2019 pp. 4493-4502
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2019.sl4t6qn5

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Colonization in Egg – laying Chickens and Poultry Workers in Selected Farms in Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun-state, Nigeria

Adejare R. Oloyede*, Adediwura O. Arowosegbe, Ayomikun E. Aderounmu

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) remains a growing public health challenge. Although MRSA has been detected in pigs and other livestock in Nigeria, there are few reports on the prevalence and public health implications of MRSA in chickens. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and antibiotic resistance patterns of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in s...

Jun, 2019 pp. 4503-4511
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2019.t2s9lc85

Prevalence of Dengue Virus Antibody among Residents of a Rural Community in Southwestern, Nigeria

Okoror, L. E*, Osanyinlusi S. A., Ukhureigbe O. M., Udenze, D. O.

Dengue is an endemic mosquito borne viral disease which is sparingly considered during routine screening for agents of febrile illnesses in Nigeria even though it has been reported across major cities in the country. We investigated the prevalence of dengue virus infection among dwellers of a rural community in Osun State, Southwestern Nigeria. Whole blood samples were collected from consenting...

Jun, 2019 pp. 4512-4517
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2019.2qdmr6m2

Eggshell Wastes as Potential Protein Supplement in the Production of Cellulase by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Bacillus cereus

Olukunle, Oluwatoyin Folake*, Falayi, Micheal Abiodun

The challenges with eggshell wastes management are disposal cost, availability of dumpsite, flies and odour. However, this waste can be converted to useful materials. In this study, different gram of eggshell was substituted for proteins in nutrient broth to grow cellulase-producing bacteria. Crude and pretreated eggshell were added to 100ml of bacteriological media. Filter paper assay was used...

Jun, 2019 pp. 4518-4528
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2019.dszv5a2q

Evaluation of Bacterial Load and Occurrence of enterotoxigenic coagulase Positive Staphylococcus aureus in ready-to-eat foods sold in Benin City

Oshoma C. E*, Igwenwanne A.E., Omorotionwan B.B.

Ready-to-eat foods are easily recontaminated by microbes during post processing and may be the cause of food borne diseases. Food samples analyzed were Doughnut, Fried snail, Boiled yam/stew, Smoked fish, Moi-moi, Jollof rice, Eba and Gala obtained from vendors in Egor, Ikpoba Okha, Ovia North-East and Oredo Local Government Area (LGA) all in Benin City. The collected ready-to-eat foods were ta...

Jun, 2019 pp. 4529-4538
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2019.wv61lye6

Phytochemicals Screening and Antibacterial activity of Ethanolic leaf extracts of Terminalia catappa on some clinical bacterial isolates

Gurama, A. G*, Shamsuddeen, U., Dahiru, A. T

This study is aimed at evaluating the antimicrobial activity of ethanolic leaves extract of Terminalia catappa on some clinical bacterial isolates. The extracts were tested in vitro on Gram negative bacteria, it was obtained from ethanol using percolation method. The sensitivity of four clinical isolates of Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Morganella morganiis, Yersina enterocolitic was tested...

Jun, 2019 pp. 4539-4544
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2019.6i9yd865

Parasitological Analysis of Vegetables Grown by Urban Farmers in Lagos State, Nigeria

*Olusegun-Joseph, Taiye Shade*, Akande, David .O., Izuka, Lilian

Food borne parasitic diseases are prevalent in major poor regions of the world and abound where waste from definitive hosts contaminate food, resulting in infections commonly occurring in children and immunocompromised individuals. This study assessed the degree of parasitic contamination of vegetables grown in Lagos, Nigeria. Fifteen (15) different species of vegetables were collected from var...

Jun, 2019 pp. 4545-4550
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2019.wzih4czj

Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Efficacy of Apiary Honey on some bacteria isolated from Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Unegbu Nnachetam Valentine*, Nwachukwu Obiora Ndubuisi, Obum-Nnadi Charity Ndidi, Nkwoemeka Ndidi Ethel, Emmanuel Nnabuike Ugbo, Egwuatu Pius Ikenna

Diabetic wounds unlike typical wounds are slower to heal, making treatment with conventional topical medications an uphill process. Among several different alternative therapies, honey is an effective choice because it provides comparatively rapid wound healing. The apiary honey samples used in this study were purchased from Umudike research Institute Umuahia, in Abia State, Southeastern Nigeri...

Jun, 2019 pp. 4551-4558