Articles | Nigerian Journal of Microbiology

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.l7nfg4ut

Antibacterial Activities of Cinnamomum verum and Curcuma longa Extracts against some Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) Bacterial Isolates

Muazu, H.A^*, Bukar, A.

Spices are rich sources of bioactive moleculesand play crucial role in health maintenance and promotiondue to theirhealth-enhancing properties. The in vitro antimicrobial activitie of Cinnamomum verum and Curcuma longa extracts was investigated against multidrug resistant bacteria using agar well diffusion method. The phytochemical analysis of both extracts showed the presence of saponins, tannins...

Dec, 2021 pp. 5828-5843

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.r3fxkg99

Blend of Sorghum and Yellow Cassava as a Substrate for Beer production using Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Akpoghelie P. O.^*, Oshoma C. E, Omonigho, S. E

The search for local alternatives to barley for brewing has been a major concern to stakeholders in the beer industry in Nigeria and Africa. One of such alternative and which can be sustained is the use of Sorghum and cassava as raw materials. This research work was aimed at investigating the possibility of producing lager beer using a blend of sorghum and hybrid yellow cassava (IBA 070593 and IBA...

Dec, 2021 pp. 5844-5868

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.bhqzxypj

Sero-Prevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antibodies (IgG) Among Nigerian and Indian Students of Jodhpur National University, India

Khalifa, J.S, Na'inna S. Z, Labaran, H. S., Yahaya S. H., Abubakar, S.A., Dahiru, J.Y.^*

Hepatitis B virus is highly infectious and a major global health problemas it causes chronic liver diseases such as cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.The study was carried out to assess and compare the prevalence of HbsAb among Nigerian and Indian students of Jodhpur national university India, in an effort to identify the vulnerable individuals and enlighten the public about the danger and ri...

Dec, 2021 pp. 5869-5876

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.wgtdawgi

Molecular Characterisation and Detection of Antibiotic Resistant Genes in Escherichia coli isolated from Senilia senilis (Cockle) in Rivers State, Nigeria

Barika, P.N^*, Sampson, T, Akani, N.P, Peekate, L. P.

In controlling E. coli infections antibiotics that were once effective are now ineffective due to the bacteria acquired resistance to these antibiotics. This research is carried out to characterize and identify Escherichia coli isolated from edible cockle (Senilia senilis) by molecular methods and screened for the presence of blaTEM gene that confer resistance to Extended spectrum β-Lactam antibio...

Dec, 2021 pp. 5877-5886

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.eeuv7trk

Antibacterial Activity of three Broad Spectrum Antibiotics against some Clinical Bacterial Isolates

Nwankwo, I.U^*, Edward K.C, Nwoba, C.N, Uzuegbu, N.N.

Antibiotics, either produced by microorganisms or formulated synthetically have a dynamic attribute of inhibiting Growth or completely suppressing the toxic effect of microorganisms. This study aimed to compare the antibacterial strength of three common antibiotics: Ciprofloxacin, Gentamycin and Erythromycin against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosaand Staphylococcus aureusisolated from cli...

Dec, 2021 pp. 5887-5894

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.ui5xoqyg

Detection of Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli among Children under Five Years with Diarrhoea in Kano, Nigeria

Abba, A.I.^*, Dutsinma, U.A

Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC), is among the most important pathogens infecting children worldwide and one of the main causes of diarrhoea. EPEC infection is often under diagnosed during routine microbiological analysis, especially in resource constrained settings and therefore the use of serological and molecular test could help to determine the distribution of EPEC and its clinical sig...

Dec, 2021 pp. 5895-5905

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.uiblcrpq

Bacteriological and Nutritional Assessment of Fermented Maize (Ogi) Fortified with Ugba (Pentaclethra macrophylla)

Itaman, V.O^*, Nwachukwu, E.

Fermented maize (Ogi) is a traditional porridge prepared from maize, sorghum or millet grains majorly used as important weaning food for infants in West Africa but poor in protein content. “Ugba” is a protein based fermented food condiment obtained from the seeds of the African oil bean (Pentaclethra macrophylla) and used to complement the nutritional content of soups and sauces. The aim of this s...

Dec, 2021 pp. 5906-5917

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.uycno433

Prevalence of Rotavirus and Cryptosporidium parvumCo-infection among Children with Acute Gastroenteritis in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Gambo A^*, Inabo H. I, Aminu, M.

This research was conducted to determine the prevalence of rotavirus and Cryptosporidium parvum co-infection among children with acute gastroenteritis in Zaria, Nigeria. A total of 340 diarrhoeic stool samples and 32 age matched control of children aged 0-60 months were screened for the presence of C. Parvum and rotavirus antigen using ELISA. Out of 340 diarrhoeic samples screened, 11(3.0%) sample...

Dec, 2021 pp. 5918-5926

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.lu5uvpfh

Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori among Suspected Stomach Ulcer Patients Attending Two Mission Hospitals in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

Nwankwo, I.U^*, Edward K.C, Nwoba, C.N, Ezeanwe, G.O.

Helicobacter pylori, a leading cause of gastritis, peptic ulcers, and other gastritis-related diseases in both developed and developing countries, is a significant public health concern in developed and developing countries, with a disproportionately high burden in economically developing countries due to poor sanitation. This study aims to isolate and determine the seroprevalence of H. pylori amo...

Dec, 2021 pp. 5927-5935

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.vtmazl6u

Prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in Goats Slaughtered at Kano Abattoir, Kano State, Nigeria

Abubakar, U. B^*, Usman, A. A, Surajo, M, Tekdek, L. B, Saidu, S. N. A, Musa, G.A., Lawson, L., Abdulkadir, I. A

Pathogenic Mycobacterium infection has been on increasing concern and a threat to public health especially in developing countries like Nigeria. A cross sectional study was carried out at Kano abattoir in Kano State in the Sahel part of Northern Nigeria. The aim of the study was to determine the Prevalence and detectMycobacterium tuberculosis complex in Goats Slaughtered at Kano Abattoir, based on...

Dec, 2021 pp. 5936-5943