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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.cjm4rhkx

Assessment of the Effect of Paraquat and Glyphosate Herbicides on Soil Microorganisms

Nwadike, B. I.*, Jibola-Shittu, M. Y.

Herbicides are chemicals used to control weeds’ growth. The improper application of herbicides poses a challenge to agricultural sector as non-target organisms are directly affected and residues are left in soil. This study was aimed at assessing the effect of paraquat and glyphosate on soil microorganisms. Fifteen kilograms of composite soil from an Organic Vegetable Garden was prepared into ...

Jun, 2020 pp. 5060-5069
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.dl5t4ern

Antifungal Activity of Two Plant Extracts against Fungi Isolated from Poultry Droppings in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Aguguo, K.*, Umedum, C.U., Nzeagwu, M.O., Opara, N.K., Onyema, C.T, Okorie, C.C., Umejiego, I.B, Korie, M.C., Onwubuche, B.C., Uzoho, I.J.

Several fungi have created havoc in the poultry industry and some of them cause direct harm to human health owing to their zoonotic implications. This research evaluated the phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial activity of Methanol extracts of Ocimum gratissimum (scent leaf) and Azadirachta indica (Neem leaf) against fungi strains isolated from poultry droppings and comparing them wit...

Jun, 2020 pp. 5070-5079
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.m9wrraez

Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Stem Bark Extracts of Diospyros mespiliformis and Boswellia serrata against Some Clinical Bacterial Isolates Obtained from Haemorrhoid Lesions

Mohammed, B.*, Danazumi, U.I.

Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is one of the major problems encountered in the field of chemotherapy worldwide. Some pathogenic bacteria are becoming resistant to most potent antibiotics used in hospitals and clinics; this necessitate for the search of new and promising antibacterial agents. In view of that, the antibacterial activity of stem bark extracts of D. mespiliformis and B. serra...

Jun, 2020 pp. 5080-5086
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.i3dztvab

Occurrence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex among inmates in Kurmawa Prison, Kano, Nigeria

Chado, Y, M.*, Aminu, A. I.

The occurrence of Tuberculosis (TB) in prisons is a major public health threat in Nigeria, where inadequate TB screening generates poor data of the infection. The study was aimed to determine the occurrence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis among inmates in Kurmawa prison, Kano, Nigeria. A cross- sectional study was conducted among 150 inmates and sputum samples were collected and examined using s...

Jun, 2020 pp. 5087-5098
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.wbehlfab

The Impact of Gut Microbial Diversity in Preterm Infant Infections

Abdulkadir, B.*, Abubakar, U., Mujahid H., Kaware M. S, Baha’uddeen S. D., Abdulmalik Y., Abdullahi B., Mukhtar G.L., Ibrahim, M. A.

Certain factors bring about microbial preterm infections, including mode of delivery, socio-economic/geographic factors, gut microbial diversity etc. Consequent colonization of the gut by these microorganisms can have malevolent aftermaths. In the same vein, premature infections such as necrotizing entero colitis (NEC) and sepsis are among the crucial infections causing morbidity and mortality...

Jun, 2020 pp. 5099-5109
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.lci5scwk

Starter Selection from Fermented Cereals for the Production of Weaning Blend

Adeyemo, S.M*, Abimbola, O. G.

This study focused on the isolation and identification of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from fermented cereals and selection of the same with best technological properties as starter in the production of weaning blend. Yellow maize and sorghum were purchased at Atakunmosa market, Ilesa, Nigeria. The cereals were steeped in water for five days and were processed into Ogi . Lactic acid bacteria were...

Jun, 2020 pp. 5110-5124
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.rpx1jigc

Antimicrobial Activity of Jatropha curcas Extracts on Clinical Isolates from Wound Infection of Patients Attending Jahun General Hospital, Jigawa State, Nigeria

Ali, M.*, Saleh, A., Sabo, A, Ibrahim, U. B.

The study was aimed at evaluating phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial activities of Jatropha curcas extracts against patients with wound infections attending Jahun General Hospital, Jigawa State. The plant materials were sourced, identified and extracted using water and ethanol. Preliminary phytochemical screening of extracts was carried out using standard procedure. Escherichia coli,...

Jun, 2020 pp. 5125-5135
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.h8au44bs

Spatial Pattern of Acute Gastroenteritis and Isolation of Enterobacteria from Domestic Water in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

Torimiro, N.*, Ogunbodede, O. R., Daramola O. B.

Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) contributes significantly to the burden of illness from infectious diseases worldwide especially in developing countries. This study aims to determine the spatial pattern of AGE and isolate Enterobacteria from domestic water in Ile-Ife, a peri-urban community. The medical records of AGE cases between 2008-2012 with due ethical approval from a tertiary hospital in Ile...

Jun, 2020 pp. 5136-5144
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.4fhvsn1j

Phytochemical and Antibacterial Properties of Moringa oleifera leaf extracts on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus

Unegbu Nnachetam Valentine*, Nkwoemeka Ndidi Ethel, Okey-Ndeche, F, Obum-Nnadi,

This present study was aimed to investigate the phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial properties of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of M. oleifera leaf on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. The phytochemical analysis was carried out using standard methods. The antibacterial activity of the plant extracts was determined using agar well diffusion method. The Minimum inhibitory conc...

Jun, 2020 pp. 5145-5152
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.vs81as66

Antibiotic Susceptibility and Phenotypic Plasmid Screening Among Escherichia coli Isolated from Abattoir Wastewater in Bauchi State, Nigeria

Hassan, K. S.*, Bukar, A., Mohammed, B., Ishaq, S. A, Abubakar, A. I., Yakubu, H.

This study highlighted the antibiotic susceptibility and the emergence of multidrug resistance plasmids among Escherichia coli in abattoir wastewater in Bauchi state Nigeria. Isolation and characterization of E. coli was conducted from 150 samples using standard procedures. Antibiotic susceptibility testing and plasmid curing were done on the strains. Of these samples screened only 18 (12%) E....

Jun, 2020 pp. 5153-5161