Articles | Nigerian Journal of Microbiology

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.kyi78rgl

Fungal Load of Medical Wastes Generated from the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri Imo State, Nigeria

Uchegbu, U.N.^*, Amah, H.C, Udujih, H.I, Ogbulie J.N, Iwuala, M.O, UcheUchegbu, N

Medical wastes generated within the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri between the months of April to July, 2019 were evaluated for fungal load. Material wastes divided into sharps, laboratory, infectious and general wastes were collected from the Physicians’ offices, wards and laboratory for a period of 16 weeks. They were weighed using a standard weighing balance and their weights ranged between...

Dec, 2021 pp. 5735-5742

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.yyfwaoq7

In-vitro Antibacterial Activity of the Aqueous and Ethanolic Leaf Extracts of Alchornea cordifolia against Isolates from Throat Swabs, Ear Swabs and Sputum Samples

Yusuf. I^*, Tytler. B. A, Olayinka. A. T, Aroh .K. E, Adeshina. G. O

Many bacteria species have been reported to develop resistance to antibiotics commonly prescribed for respiratory tract infections. This study aims to search for natural products for remedy of this problem and also to validate the claim by locals in the use of Achornea cordifolia in the treatment of respiratory tract infections. Isolation and identification of bacteria isolates were carried ou...

Dec, 2021 pp. 5743-5751

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.lblvesb8

Antibacterial Activity and Phytochemical Analyses of Propolis (Bee Glue) Extract against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus

Jumare, F. I^*, M. Siraj, T. Hashimu, S. .A. Ahmad

Propolis (bee glue) is a sticky dark-colored material that honeybees collect from plants and use in the hive, which contains higher amounts of bioactive components. The study was aimed at evaluating phytochemical constituents and antibacterial activity of propolis extract against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Phytochemical analyses of the extract were carried out using qualitativ...

Dec, 2021 pp. 5752-5758

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.elyb2sgc

Isolation and Identification of Fungi Associated with Abelmoshus esculentus (OKRA) Sold in Abuja, Nigeria

Ibrahim, A. G^*, Baba, J., Omosimua, R. O, Abdulrahman, A. A, Sani, A.R, Muhammad, I. L, Mohammed, A., Dauda, D, Bala, A

Isolation and identification of fungi associated with sun dried okra (Abelmoshus esculentus) sold in some selected parts of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory was investigated. Various fungi isolates were sub-cultured until pure cultures were obtained using pour plate technique. Determination of the pH and moisture content of the sun dried okra was carried out. The pH the samples ranged from 5.83 to...

Dec, 2021 pp. 5759-5765

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.21v9e13j

Characterization and Partial Purification of Pectinase Produced by Aspergillus niger Using Banana Peel as Carbon Source

Yusuf, A.O^*, Adedayo M.R, Sulyman, A.O

Pectinases are group of enzymes which causes the degradation of pectin. Pectinases are of environmental and industrial importance due to their biotechnological and commercial potentials in waste water treatment, brewing industries, textile industries, food industries and paper industries among others. The present study was aimed at characterization and partial purification of pectinase produced by...

Dec, 2021 pp. 5766-5784

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.sr3x8x2v

Inhibitory Effect of Termite Mound Soil Leachates on Some Human-Wildlife Pathogens

Alarape, A.A^*, Adewale, R.O, Banjo, O.B, Oguntade, O.A, Akinsorotan, O.A, Olorunishola, K.S, Durojaiye, A. F

Although, there are reports of soil ingestion by wildlife (geophagy), but reasons for action remained elusive. A predominant hypothesis posits geophagy as source of medication for wildlife. This hypothesis albeit tested on different soils, but has sparsely been documented for termite mound soil (TMS). This study compared antibacterial susceptibility of aqueous leachates of four geophagic TMS1-4 fr...

Dec, 2021 pp. 5785-5792

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.v8wtogen

Growth and Physiological Studies on Top and Bottom Fermenting Yeast Isolated from Palm Wine

Obi, C. N.^*, Obasi, T. O, Onuigbo, F. C

Palm wine is the collective name for a group of alcoholic beverages produced by the natural fermentation by indigenous microorganisms of the sap obtained from various tropical plants of the Palmae family. The aim of this study was to determine the growth and physiological properties of yeast isolates from palm wine samples. Fifty (50) palm wine samples were aseptically collected in sterile bottles...

Dec, 2021 pp. 5793-5803

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.7v20hrc7

Prevalence and Antibiogram of Microbiome of Selected Body Parts from Students of Rivers State University, Nigeria

Akani, N.P^*, Barika, P.N, Allison, H.B.

The human microbiome has been said to play an important role in disease development and overall health of the host which is affected by the different practices of the individuals ranging from the abuse of drugs, use of certain cosmetics, poor hygiene and a lack of preventive measure for infection which tend to alter the normal state and function of the microbiome. This study was carried out to inv...

Dec, 2021 pp. 5804-5813

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.jpdq994q

Antibiogram of Bacteria Isolated from Nigerian Currency Notes obtained from Meat Vendors in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Nwachi, A.C^*, Oguejiofor, B.J, Agah, V. M, Egwu, I.H.

Currency is one of the most potential vehicles in the transmission of pathogens. This study was designed to isolate, identify, and determine the antibiotic susceptibility profiles of bacterial pathogens isolated from different denominations of Naira notes. A total of sixty Naira note samples ranging from N100.00 to N1000.00 were randomly collected from meat vendors at the International and Kpirikp...

Dec, 2021 pp. 5814-5821

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.xiu6bmxo

Isolation and Susceptibility Profile of Bacteria isolated from Mobile Phones of Pharmacy Students of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Obajuluwa, A. F^*, Nwadili, C.C., Adeshina. G. O

Today, mobile phone (MP) due to its great benefits has become an indispensable tool for people from all and sundry irrespective of profession, social status or location. However, MP can also serve as habitat for pathogenic bacteria. This study was aimed at isolating bacterial contaminants from mobile phones of some pharmacy students in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria and to determine the a...

Dec, 2021 pp. 5822-5828