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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.uqah0gfp

Incidence of Plesiomonas specie in Catfish (Clarias gariepinus)and Tilapia Fish (Oreochromis niloticus) Sold in Selected Markets in Lagos State

Bamidele, F. A*, Ogundipe, F. O, Olusegun-Joseph, T. S., Osaide, S. O., Ogunbiyi, D. M

Plesiomonas sp is a facultative anaerobic, gram negative, oxidase positive, nonsporing, motile bacilli, that has been implicated in food and water borne diseases. This experiment was conducted to determine the incidence of this bacteria in catfish (Clarias gariepinus) and Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) sold in selected markets in Lagos State. A total number of 64 samples (fish) were collected fro...

Dec, 2021 pp. 5944-5951
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.dv8beuh7

Production and Proximate Composition of Ogiri Condiments from Different Substrates

Obi, C. N.*, Elekwachi, I. S, Ihechimere, A

Production and proximate analysis of Ogiri condiment from Melon, Castor oil, Pumpkin and Watermelon seeds were carried out usingSolid Sate Fermentation(SSF). Six (6)bacteria genera identified as Staphylococcus spp, Klebsiella spp, Bacillus spp, Lactobacillus spp, Escherichia coli and Serretia species and three fungi: Aspergillus niger, Rhodotorula spp and Rhizopus stolonifer were isolated from fer...

Dec, 2021 pp. 5952-5960
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.42su81p5

Biostimulation of Hydrocarbon-Utilizing Bacteria in Soil Amended with Spent Engine Oil Using Citrullus lanatus and Citrus sinensis Peels Agro-Wastes

Yusuf, K*, Yahaya, S

Soil contamination by spent engine oil from mechanical parts of machines is a growing concern in many countries. Biostimulation of contaminated soil with agro-waste like Citrullus lanatus (water melon) and Citrus sinensi (orange) peels offers an environmentally friendly and cost-effective method for remediating the contaminated soil. In this study, biostimualtion of 200g soil contaminated with 20 ...

Jun, 2022 pp. 5961-5970
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.o8s8p5gm

Good Manufacturing Practices in the Food Industry

Ilyasu, U.S*, Bala, J.D, Tauheed, F.L, Adabara, N.U, Auta, H.S., Adedeji., A.S

Good manufacturing practices (GMP) refers to an international set of regulations devised for implementation in the food and drug manufacturing industries to ensure safety of products. It requires documentation and periodic verification and it is enforced by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Nigeria. The application of good manufacturing practices in a foo...

Jun, 2022 pp. 5971-5979
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.2ddnef1r

Isolation and Molecular Identification of Novel Lipase Producing Bacterium from Cocoa Processing Plant Effluent in Igba, Ondo, Nigeria

Adedire, S. A.*, Awojobi, K. O, Agunbiade, J.O, Omojoyegbe R.T., Adewale I.O.

Wastewater samples were collected from cocoa processing plant effluent in Ondo, Nigeria. Lipase-producing bacteria were isolated and screened from the effluent. Four bacterial isolates showed lipolytic activities and were assessed both qualitatively (agar plate cultures) using tributyrin agar and quantitatively (liquid cultures) using olive oil as sole carbon and energy source. The bacterium with ...

Jun, 2022 pp. 5980-5990
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.1zfkgvvk

Antibacterial Effect of Allium sativum (Garlic) and Zingiber officinale (Ginger) Extracts against Antibiotic Resistant Organisms Isolated from Chicken Abattoir

Olaitan, J. O.*, Ozabor, P. T., Akinde S.B, Oluwajide, O. O, Oyetunji, F. T., Arogundade, N. O.

Gradually human race is progressing to the era of using plant derived medication such as phytomedicines to treat, prevent infectious diseases and solve problem of resistant strains. Several plants possess some biomolecules that could be antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, plant extract that performs preventive and therapeutic roles through modulation of biological activities. However, A...

Jun, 2022 pp. 5991-6000
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.tdx57gre

Production, Microbiological and Proximate Analysis of Akamu Produced from different Varieties of Maize

Obi, C. N.*, Okoronkwo, W. O

Akamu, is produced by spontaneous fermentation of maize grains by mixed microbial activities. It is consumed by adults and children as breakfast meals and also serves as a weaning diet especially for the low income earners. This work aimed at producing akamu from White and Yellow maize grains determining the effect of processing methods (Changed and unchanged steep water) on the nutrient status of...

Jun, 2022 pp. 6001-6012
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.47bfb39q

Detection of Virulence Determinants and Antibiogram of Bacteria Isolated from Semibatch Digesters Treating Animal Manure

Ndubuisi-Nnaji, U. U.*, Ofon, U. A, Okon, M. U, Ekong, A. N, Benson, E. E.

One of the drawbacks of land application of digestate is the possibility to contaminate the environment with potentially pathogenic, virulent and antibiotic resistant bacteria. The present study examined specifically the occurrence of virulence markers, haemolytic patterns and antibiotic susceptibility profiles of putative bacterial pathogens encountered during anaerobic digestion of manure before...

Jun, 2022 pp. 6023-6023
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.xzq8wpk3

Phenotypic Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamases in Enterobacteriaceae from Disinfected Hospital Floors of a General Hospital in Ogun State, Nigeria

Banjo, O. A.*, Adesetan, T.O, Thomas, B.T, Popoola, O.D, Onifade, F.T.

The relevance of environmental surfaces in the conservation and dissemination of Extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria in hospital setting is fast becoming undisputable. Hence, the need for hygiene checks to affirm their status. This study was aimed at examining antibiotic resistance (AR) and carriage of ESBL and AmpC beta-lactamases in Enterobacteriaceae isolated from selecte...

Jun, 2022 pp. 6024-6031
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.ej7csnmq

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: A Review on Basic and Clinical Features

Mamman, G. P.*, Sadiq, M.U., Angulu, C. N., Angulu, S., Jesse I. A, Galadima, M

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most well-known pathogens today. Despite recent declines in its prevalence in some areas, MRSA remains a significant clinical concern with a high rate of morbidity and death. As a result of antibiotic use in the clinic, methicillin-resistant S. aureus has arisen (MRSA). Throughout the last few decades, new MRSA clones have been discovered. ...

Jun, 2022 pp. 6032-6042