Articles | Nigerian Journal of Microbiology

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.k72msmpo

Microbial Diversity of Water Hyacinth and Cow Dung Bio-compost used for the Growth of Tomato Plant (Solanum lycopersicum L.)

Adebajo, S. O.^*, Akintokun, P. O., Ojo, A. E., Akintokun, A. K., Sakariyau, A. O., Britto, I. D.

Water hyacinth is an aquatic weed that is difficult to manage due to its rapid and extensive growth rate. Composting is a promising technique widely used for the management of organic wastes. This study evaluated the application of water hyacinth and cow dung composts as bio-fertiliser on tomato plant. Water hyacinth and cow dung were composted for 20 days in five different proportions of cow d...

Jun, 2020 pp. 5162-5171

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.bg3tp4ht

Phytochemical Analysis and Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Bryophyllum pinnatum Leaf Extract against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from Patients with Otitis Media

Sani I. M^*, Helen, I. I, Abdulfatai, K., Agyigra, A. I, Abdulrahman, I

Bryphyllum pinnatum is used in traditional medicine in various parts of the world as a remedy against numerous conditions like hypertension, skin disorders, cancer, diabetes, hepatitis, abscesses and ear infections. This study was carried out to evaluate the antibacterial potentials of the plant leaves against some bacteria isolated from patients with otitis media. Dried leaves of the plant wer...

Jun, 2020 pp. 5172-5179

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.jnya6cve

Prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection among Pregnant Women Attending General Hospital Kashere, Gombe State, Nigeria

Iliyasu, M.Y.^*, Shuaibu, H.M, Galadima, U.I

Prevention of transmission of HIV from mother to child is a serious public health issues globally.There are approximately 1.4 million HIV positive women who become pregnant and contribute to more than 300,000 neonatal and foetal deaths each year. HIV in pregnancy is of concern because women with HIV/AIDS may transmit the infection to their child during pregnancy, delivery and while breastfeedi...

Jun, 2020 pp. 5180-5187

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.uv6dair4

Prevalence of Rifampicin Resistance among Presumptive Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients within Lagos and its Environs in South-Western Nigeria

Davies-Bolorunduro O.F.^*, Nduaga S.J., Abiodun A.T, Amuda, B.O., Osuolale, K.A, Atoe K., Cadmus S

Drug resistance (DR) is a major global health concern and currently implicated in fuelling the burden of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in Nigeria. Overall, DR poses serious public health threat to TB control programmes particularly in TB endemic countries with limited resources. However, early and rapid detection of rifampicin resistance (RR), a surrogate marker for MDR-TB is impor...

Jun, 2020 pp. 5188-5196

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.3m3vnkvg

Molecular Detection of Hepatitis E Virus in Rattus norvegicus in Lagos, Nigeria

Osanyinlusi S. A.^*, Salu O. B, James A B, Orenolu R. M, Omilabu, S. A

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is an important cause of acute viral hepatitis globally which is mainly transmitted through fecal-oral routes. HEV has also been reported in animal hosts like swine, rabbit, mouse, and wild rodents from different parts of the world. Wild rodents trapped within human dwellings around Ikotun, Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria were screened to determin...

Jun, 2020 pp. 5197-5203

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.oi2yi3bd

Microbiological Quality of Some Yoghurt Sold in Uwelu-Community, Edo State, Nigeria

Osatohanmwen O^*, Olisaka F. N

Yoghurt is a dairy product generally consumed around the globe due to its energy content and health advantages. An investigation on the microbiological quality of sixteen yoghurt samples from eight different brands, four registered by NAFDAC and four unregistered were randomly obtained The pH and microbiological parameters were evaluated using standard methods. The pH readings of the yoghurt ...

Dec, 2020 pp. 5212-5220

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.shhfx7p0

Monitoring of Metabolic Compounds from Degradation of Petrochemicals using Indigenous Consortium of Pseudomonas Strains

Ayogu, C.V^*, Ifeanyi, V.O., Obasi, N. P.

This study was performed to examine the potential of indigenous consortium of Pseudomonas strains by assessing the metabolic compounds from degradation of petrochemical contaminated soil. Native microorganisms were isolated using standard microbiological procedures and molecular identification technique. The physiochemical analysis was conducted using standard laboratory procedure of American ...

Dec, 2020 pp. 5221-5238

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.bmdsq1qq

Bioremediation of Crude Oil Contaminated Niger Delta Rainforest Soil: A Focus on Saccharum officinarum Rhizoremediation

Ubogu M.^*, Akponah E, Odokuma. L.O

Quite a minute number of plants have been investigated for rhizoremediation of crude oil contaminated rainforest soils in the Niger Delta in relation to the overwhelmingly large number of plants. S. officinarum, one of the world’s most propagated grasses was investigated by contaminating soils with oil at 3480 and 7050 mg/kg respectively and subjecting it to the following treatments: soil + oil...

Dec, 2020 pp. 5239-5257

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.9xgpeepy

Determination of the Growth Rate and Susceptibility Pattern of Fungi Using Agro Waste Formulated Media

Okoye E. L.^*, Uba B. O., Ugwuoke C. J

Management of wastes especially agro wastes has been a major problem experienced in developed and developing countries. There is a serious need to convert these agro-wastes into useful forms. This study was undertaken to determine the growth rate and susceptibility pattern of fungi using agro-waste formulated media. Sweet Potato and Watermelon peel wastes were used to formulate SPDA and WDA me...

Dec, 2020 pp. 5258-5268

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.px9f2lk5

Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen amongst Patients in Selected Hospitals in Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria

Yaki, L. M^*, Idam S. B., Chock, J.J

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection has been identified as one of the most common infectious diseases of major health concern globally. The common method for detecting hepatitis B infection is to detect the presence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg).This research work was undertaken to determine the seroprevalence and possible risk factors of hepatitis B surface antigen amongst patients in ...

Dec, 2020 pp. 5269-5278