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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.q86ixeqm

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Rifampicin Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis among Presumptive Patients in Kano State, Nigeria

Mohammad A.B*, Ibrahim, A., Maifada A I, Balogun M S, Mohammed, Y., Fagge H S, Iliya S, Aminu, A. I., Mukhtar, M.D.

Rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (TB) is an emerging problem of great importance to public  health worldwide and together with multidrug-resistant TB causes higher mortality rates than drug sensitive tuberculosis. Data regarding drug-resistance and risk factors associated with rifampicin resistant  from Kano are lacking. The study therefore, determined the prevalence and risk factors associated w...

Jun, 2021 pp. 5460-5466
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.3jq59ssl

Antagonistic Activities of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Raw Cow Milk against Selected Food- Borne Pathogens

Adediran A.B*, Sanni A.I, Banwo K., Adediran A.T

The aim of this study was to assess the antagonistic activities of lactic acid bacteria (LAB)  isolated from raw cow milk on selected food-borne pathogens. The antagonistic activities of five different  strains of LAB isolates; Lactobacillus plantarum, Leuconostoc mesenteriodes, Lactococcus lactis,  Lactobacillus acidiophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus from raw cow milk on six selected food born...

Jun, 2021 pp. 5467-5476
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.pb0dqtbo

Antibiotic Resistance Trend of Uropathogenic Klebsiella pneumoniae in a Hospital in Abuja, North Central Nigeria, 2014-2015

Suleiman A.B*, Hussaini, I.M., Anchau Z.G., Sulaiman M.A

Antibiotic resistance surveillance is essential in the effective response to the global emergence  and spread of multidrug resistant bacteria. This study was carried to determine the trend of antibiotic  resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from urine between January, 2014 and December, 2015 in a  hospital in Abuja, North Central Nigeria. Urine samples were collected from patients with sus...

Jun, 2021 pp. 5477 - 5483
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.pbmb0f8v

Knowledge, Attitude and Control Practices of Malaria at Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State

Bukhari A*, Yayo A. M, Dabo N. T, Yusuf M. S

This study was aimed at evaluating the knowledge, attitude as well as control practices of  malaria among residents of Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State, Nigeria. Questionnaire and  interview were employed for this study. All data collected were analyzed using SPSS version 20. Out of  400 participants interviewed, 95.75 %, 96% and 79.5% of them had knowledge about the transmission,  symp...

Jun, 2021 pp. 5484-5495
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.6bjpo7u0

Comparative Bacteriology of the Vagina and Uterus of Camels (Camelus dromedaries) in Sokoto, Nigeria

Adeyeye A. A*, Abdullahi M. M, Makun B

Infectious infertility is a major hindrance to reproductive performance in livestock. This study  was carried out to compare the bacterial profile in the vagina and uterus of camel. Swabs of the vagina and  uterus were collected from 45 camel cows with unknown reproductive history at slaughter, and analysed  for bacteria. Proteus spp. was the most common bacteria isolated from the genitalia and wa...

Jun, 2021 pp. 5496-5502
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.d4gk9bul

Screening for Biosurfactant Producing Bacteria from Petroleum Contaminated Soil of Automobile Workshops in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria

Ilusanya O. A. F*, Orjint A. J, Onajobi I. B. ,, Oyeyipo F.M, Ogunsola E.A., Fatunmbi T.C

Biosurfactants from microorganisms are promising agents in the bioremediation of crude oil  pollution due to their low toxicity and biodegradability. The study was aimed at screening bacteria isolated  from petroleum contaminated soil for biosurfactant production. Soil samples were collected from 12  automobile workshops in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. Bacteria were isolated and characterized using pour...

Jun, 2021 pp. 5503-5511
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.rftqna31

Screening, Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Gastrointestinal Tolerance of Phytase Producing Bacteria Strain for Potential Use as Probiotic Feed Supplement

Onawola O. O*, Akande I. S., Okunowo W. O., Osuntoki A. A

In order to utilize phosphorus and other nutrients efficiently, monogastric animals require an  exogenous supply of phytase to hydrolyze phytate present in feed. However, the stability and efficacy of  phytase may be grossly compromised in the event of non compliance by veterinary marts and farmers to  storage directives from manufacturers. To overcome this challenge, it is envisaged that live phy...

Jun, 2021 pp. 5512-5520
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.fuvij6cd

Prevalence of Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhi among Patients attending Selected Health Care Centres in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Terna F.C*, Chuku, A., Obiekezie S.O

A study was carried out to investigate the prevalence of Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi  among 300 patients attending selected health care centres in Lafia, Nasarawa State Nigeria. Demographic  data of patients were collected via semi-structured questionnaire. Bacterial isolates from stool samples  collected from patients were identified using standard biochemical and serotyping methods. Stool...

Jun, 2021 pp. 5521-5528
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.gaabnopf

Plasmid Profiling and Prevalence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from Patients in Abakaliki, Nigeria

Ugbo E. N.*, Moses I. B., Ugbo A. I

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a serious global threat. Thus, this research  focused on plasmid profile and prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from  patients in Abakaliki, Nigeria. A total of 454 clinical specimens were obtained and screened for presence  of beta-lactamase and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus using nitrocefin sticks; oxaci...

Jun, 2021 pp. 5529-5538
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.7u8q039l

Microbiological Assessment and Detection of Adenovirus in Sachet Water Sold In Abeokuta, Nigeria

Shittu, O. B*, Adekunle, O.T, Olufemi, F.O, Faleye, T.O.C, Adewumi, M. O., Adeniji, J.A.

Microbiological safety of sachet water remains a public health problem in Nigeria. This study was aimed at investigating some packaged sachet water sold in Abeokuta, South-West Nigeria for the microbiological safety including some of the enteric viruses on contaminant candidate list. Sachet water samples from five different producers were obtained over three month’s period. Bacterial and fungal an...

Jun, 2021 pp. 5539 - 5549