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Research Article

Distribution of Antibiotic Resistant and Biofilms Producing Salmonella Enterica Serovar Typhi in Michika and Mubi LGA of Adamawa State

Sale, M.*, Ja’afaru, M. I., Adedeji, B. A

The emergence of multidrug resistance among strains of Salmonella Typhi has continued to complicate treatment options with increased morbidity and mortality especially in developing countries. This study was undertaken to determine the occurrence and distribution of antibiotic resistant and biofilm producing Salmonella Typhi in Mubi and Michika LGAs of Adamawa State, Nigeria. This cross section...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4757-4765
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Occurrence Of Campylobacter Jejuni In Chicken And Its Response To Some Antibiotics And Extracts Of Some Plant Materials

Shamsuddeen, U.*, Haladu, A., Panda, T. W.

Food borne campylobacteriosis is distributed all over the world. Raw poultry become contaminated during processing when intestinal contents contact the meat surfaces. Chicken meat is considered the primary source of infection with Campylobacter spp. in humans. Twenty (20) chicken samples were collected from different sites in Kano State which is located in North western Nigeria. All the samples...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4766-4779
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Autochthonous Microbial Bioaugmented Remediation of Crude Oil Contaminated Soil in the Niger Delta

Ubogu M.*, Lucky O. Odokuma, Akponah E

The effectiveness of bioaugmentation using a consortium of indigenous hydrocarbon utilizing microorganisms in conjunction with NPK fertilization for localized remediation of crude-oil polluted rainforest soil was investigated by subjecting soil to these treatments: soil (S); soil + oil (SO); soil + oil + fertilizer (SOF); soil + oil + fertilizer + microorganisms (hydrocarbon utilizing bacteria ...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4780-4795
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ANTIBACTERIAL EVALUATION OF Buchholzia coriacea SEED EXTRACTS

Abdulsalam, R.*, Nengak, Y., Magashi, A.M., Abdulsalami, H., Adamu, Z.

The antimicrobial resistance of microorganisms makes them untreatable using the convectional antibiotics, therefore a need for alternative routes of treatment. Among several different alternative Buchholzia coriacea (wonderful kola) is an effective choice because of its numerous phytochemical components. The wonderful kola sample used in this study was purchase from Kure market in Niger State, ...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4796-4802
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Escherichia coli O157:H7 Contamination of Cattle Carcass at Slaughter from Abattoirs in Lagos, Nigeria

Uzeh Roseline Ekiomado*, Agunlanna Stephanie Chineye

Meat obtained from cattle serve as a major source of protein in Nigeria, ensuring its safety will therefore be of great importance. This study was carried out to investigate the contamination of cattle carcass with E. coli O157:H7 and determine the antimicrobial susceptibility of the organism. Twenty meat samples from bowel, aitch bone, hide, rib and hunch back were collected from abattoirs in ...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4803-4810
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Research Article

Bioethanol Production from Pineapple Waste by Solid State Fermentation Method

Efunwoye, O.O*, Oluwole, O.R

Production of bioethanol from pineapple waste was investigated using the solid state fermentation method. Aspergillus niger was co-cultured with Saccharomyces cerevisiae on the substrate to produce saccharification and fermentation activities respectively. The microorganisms were isolated from natural sources; soil and palm-wine respectively. Two highest cellulose-hydrolyzing strains of A. nig...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4811-4820
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The Efficacy of Extracts of the Leaf and Bark of Cashew Plant (Anacardium occidentale) on Bacterial Isolates Isolated from Banana (Musa paradisica)

Arekemase, M.O.*, Adams, A. I., Ibrahim, T. O, Babashola, K. D., Ahmed, M. I., Dunmoye, T. D.

This study was undertaken with the aim to investigate the potency of cashew leaf and bark extracts on microorganism associated with banana spoilage. Banana (Musa paradisica) was subjected to spoilage in the laboratory for 7days. Bacteria isolated from the sample include Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus vulgaris and Corynebacterium spp. The efficacies of the extracts were tested against the isolat...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4821-4828
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.17vwx93f

Microbial Assessment and Antibiogram of Bacteria Isolated from Air samples around Dumpsites in Igando, Lagos, Nigeria

Fashola, M. O.*, Grillo, J. A, Obayori, O. S, Opere, B. O., Eguakun, E. A.

This study assessed the level of microbial contamination of air around three municipal dumpsites in Igando and determined the antibiogram of the bacterial isolates. Total aerobic bacteria count (TABC) and total enterobacterial count (TEC) of air around the dumpsites nearby amusement park and gas station were measured using the “sedimentation method. The microbial isolates were identified using phe...

Jun, 2020 pp. 4829-4841
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.y30yhnnl

Sensitivity of Moulds Isolated from Air to Antimycotic Drugs, Synthesized Metal Complexes and Jatropha curcas Seed oil

Adetitun, D. O*, Kolawole O. M, Tella, A. C, Adebayo G. B, Adimula, V.O, Babalola, M. A

Antimold resistance is common due to drug abuse, mutation caused by genetic recombination and others. In a bid to contribute new antimold agents to the pharmaceutical and medical world molds were isolated from selected areas on the campus of the University of Ilorin. Their sensitivity profiles were evaluated against commercial antimold drugs, synthesized metal complexes and the seed oil of Jatroph...

Jun, 2020 pp. 4842-485
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.6u96kljc

Occurrence and Antibacterial Response Patterns of Campylobacter jejuni in Beef and Vegetables

Shamsuddeen, U.*, Haladu, A., Panda, T. W.

Food borne Campylobacteriosis is distributed all over the world. Raw meats become contaminated during processing when intestinal contents come in contact with meat surfaces. The aim of the research is to study the occurrence and antimicrobial response pattern of Campylobacter jejuni isolated from beef and vegetables. Fifty (50) processed and unprocessed food samples (20 beef and 30 vegetables) wer...

Jun, 2020 pp. 4851-4862