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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.d5rcxs58

In-vitro Antibacterial Effect of Honey against Selected Clinical Isolates from Wound of Patients Attending Dutse General Hospital, Jigawa State – Nigeria

Sani N.M*, Abdulganiyu F, Mujahid N.S, Ado A, Okoroiwu I.A.G, Uchendu F.N

In an era of multidrug resistant bacteria, evaluation of more natural therapeutic options becomes  necessary. This study was conducted to determine the antibacterial activity of honey on some clinical  bacterial isolates from wound of patients attending Dutse General Hospital. Forty (40) wound swab  samples were collected and analyzed out of which 33 demonstrated the growth of organisms. These wer...

Dec, 2020 pp. 5279-5286
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.cuvoyzo8

Isolation and Identification of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from Raw Salad Vegetables Sold in Sokoto Metropolis, Nigeria

Bahira B. Y*, Muhammad U-K, Baki A. S, Gambo S.

The presence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in fresh salad vegetables was evaluated in this study.  One hundred and fifty (150) Salad vegetable samples (lettuce, cabbage and spring onion) were aseptically  collected from two different markets (Ramin Kura and Meat and vegetables market) in Sokoto metropolis.  Isolates from the samples were fully characterized by using standard methods. Antimicrobial s...

Dec, 2020 pp. 5287-5293
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.iau31dcd

Molecular Characterization of Bacteria Associated with a Dumpsite Soil in University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Iyanyi, N. G.*, Ataga, A. E., Soala, M., Jumbo, J.

This study identified the bacterial species associated with dumpsite soil using both cultural and molecular techniques. Soil samples were obtained from the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Bacteria associated with dumpsite soil were isolated using both Nutrient agar and serial dilution method. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) was extracted from pure cultures of bacterial isolates using Qui...

Dec, 2020 pp. 5294-5302
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.3xvkscqn

Pathogenicity of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Strains: Molecular and Genetic Perspectives: A Review

Tukur, A. M.*, Dutsinma, U.A, Kawo, A. H.

Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a pathogenic bacterium of significant importance that causes most of the hospital and community acquired infections associated with S. aureus. Methicillin resistance in strains of S. aureus is due to possession of the mecA gene or mecC gene found on a mobile genetic element (SCCmec). The virulence of MRSA is multifactorial because of the com...

Dec, 2020 pp. 5303-5312
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.mxd6jvnl

Isolation and Growth Trend of Selected Strains of Pseudomonas in Petrochemical Contaminated Soil

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

Some toxic chemicals from petroleum products constitute environmental pollutants which are considered threats to ecological system. This study was performed to monitor the survival growth of some selected indigenous Pseudomonas strains isolated from petrochemical contaminated soil. Standard microbiological procedures and 16S rRNA technique were employed during isolation and identification of t...

Dec, 2020 pp. 5313-5324
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.d783202u

Prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in North Central Nigeria

Ajide, B.*, Chuku, A., Lawson, L., Orole, K, Adogo, L.

Prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is on the increase in developing countries especially in Nigeria despite the availability of short course therapy that are inexpensive and effective. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of M. tuberculosis in North central Nigeria. A total of 2800 sputum samples from suspected pulmonary TB patients attending secondary health care facili...

Dec, 2020 pp. 5325-5332
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.f3yzcvdu

Incidence, Virulence Markers and Antifungal Susceptibility Profile of Candida Species among Contraceptive Users in Benue and Niger States, Nigeria

Adogo, L.*, Aleruchi, C., Nfongeh, J.F.

Candida species are responsible for vulvovaginal candidiasis and resistance to antifungal drugs is a challenge. This study determined the incidence of vaginal candidiasis, antifungal susceptibility pattern and virulence markers of Candida species among contraceptive users. A total of 800 High Vaginal Swabs (HVS) were collected from women using contraceptive devices and inoculated onto Sabouraud...

Dec, 2020 pp. 5333-5342
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.6mh762yj

Susceptibility Pattern of Bacteria Isolated from Postoperative Wounds of Hysterectomy Patients in Catholic Hospitals at Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

Nwankwo I U*, Edward K.C, Nwoba, C.N, Nwaka, S.O.

The study identified the bacterial isolates associated with the postoperative wound of women that underwent a hysterectomy and determined their susceptibility pattern to some antibiotics. Sixty (60) specimens of a postoperative wound from patients that underwent hysterectomy were aseptically collected and cultured using standard microbiological procedures. The isolates were identified using Gra...

Dec, 2020 pp. 5343-5350
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.9h9tamsd

Multiple Antibiotic Resistance among Escherichia coli Isolated from Selected Abattoirs in Northwestern Nigeria

Shiaka G.P*, Yakubu S.E, Amin Mukhtar M, Whong, C.M.Z, Adeleye A.O, Dashen M.M.

Escherichia coli is one of the major contaminants in the abattoir because of its frequent  association with both living and cattle carcasses. It is used as indicator for both contamination and  prevalence of antibiotic resistance. Samples were collected from water, effluent and swabs of various  surfaces from selected abattoirs in northwestern Nigeria. They were analyzed using microbiological  tec...

Dec, 2020 pp. 5351-5359
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2020.h3hui58w

Assessment of the Probiotic Potential of Lactobacillus species Isolated from Selected Brands of Yoghurt sold in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Hussaini, I.M.*, Isah, A.,, Gide, S., Sherif, W., Anas, G.

Probiotics are non-pathogenic and non-toxigenic bacteria that serve as a natural barrier against pathogenic enteric bacteria. Yoghurt and other fermented dairy products are the most common source of probiotics.This study was carried out to assess the probiotic potential of Lactobacillus species isolated from different brands of yoghurt. Nine(9) yoghurt samples consisting of three (3) different ...

Dec, 2020 pp. 5360-5367