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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.sqfghit0

Proximate and Sensory Properties of Yoghurts Produced with Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Diary and Non-Diary Sources

Obi, C. N.*, Oshiama, U. E., Onwuegbuchlam, C.

Yoghurt is one of the famous fermented milk preparations. It is the most widely available fermented milk in Western World where its popularity derives more from its flavor versatility. Lactic Acid Bacteria isolated from fermented cow and human Breast milk using MRS agar medium were used to produce yoghurt samples. LAB from commercially prepared yoghurt purchased from the market were used to produc...

Dec, 2022 pp. 6236-6245
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.1cnyabap

SHORT COMMUNICATION Mycological Quality of Packaged Ginger Spiced Peanut Cake (Kuli kuli) Sold in Umuahia Metropolis, Abia State, Nigeria

Osaro-Matthew, R. C*, Itaman, V.O

Kulikuli (peanut cake) is a known street snacks prone to fungal infestation due to poor production, handling and storage measures. The study aimed at evaluating the fungal quality of packaged and ginger spiced kulikuli consumed in Umuahia, metropolis, Abia State. Twenty four samples of kulikuli were sourced randomly from markets and supermarkets in Umuahia. Standard methods were adopted to assay t...

Dec, 2022 pp. 6246-6250
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.d94v5idg

Sensory Assessment of Fermented Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) with Selected Spices

Abdullah, F. O*, Akharaiyi, F. C, Ehis-Eriakha, C. B

The sensory and organoleptic quality of fermented catfish (Clarias gariepinus) was studied after a fermentation period of three (3) days. Four whole fresh catfishes were fermented using roasted ground rice, sugar and salt, and distributed into four separate jars with spice treatments: FG (15 g ginger), FT (15g turmeric), FP (15 g pepper) and control (FC) (0 g). They were then covered airtight and ...

Dec, 2022 pp. 6251-6257
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.8719aw5f

Quality of Meat and Sausage from Broiler Chickens Fed Dietary White and Cayenne Pepper Powders Subjected to Refrigeration Storage

Adegoke, A. V*, Sanwo, K. A., Ekunseitan, D. A, Adeyemo A. A, Ayoola, A. A, Odutayo, O. J.

Oxidative and microbial spoilage affect the nutritional quality of poultry products. White pepper (WP) and cayenne pepper (CP) powders possess antioxidative and antimicrobial properties, therefore, prompting an investigation into the activity of dietary peppers on proximate, oxidative and microbial profile of broiler chicken meat and sausage subjected to refrigeration storage. At the expiration of...

Dec, 2022 pp. 6258-6273
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.46anxvpm

Determination of Phytochemical and Antibacterial Properties of the Leaf and Seed Extracts of Senna occidentalis (L.)

Ishaya, S. G*, Umaru, F. F, Samuel, K. B., Mafe, A. N, Angyu, A. E, Babylon, P, Khan, N, Hammanjoda, H.

Senna occidentalis is widely used by herbalists in northern Nigeria for the treatment of microbial diseases. This study determined the phytochemical constituents and antibacterial activities of aqueous extracts of the leaf and seed of S. occidentalis against some selected clinical pathogens. The Leaf and seed were reduced to powder and extracted by maceration using sterile distilled water. Extract...

Dec, 2022 pp. 6274-6283
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.12otdced

Survey for Fungal Agents Associated with Clinical Mastitis in Red Sokoto Does at the Sokoto Livestock Market, Nigeria and their Antifungal Susceptibility Pattern

Adelowo, M.*, Aliyu, R. M, Sanusi, M

The study was conducted to determine the occurrence of fungal agents associated with clinical mastitis (CM) in Red Sokoto does (RSD) at the Sokoto livestock market and their antifungal susceptibility pattern. A total of 71 RSD was identified and examined for mastitis. Milk samples were collected for fungal isolation, identification and antifungal susceptibility testing. Thirty-one (43.66%) of the ...

Dec, 2022 pp. 6284-6291
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.d54dz8ne

In vitro Assessment of the Antimicrobial Activity of Honey and Some Standard Antibiotics on Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Proteus mirabilis Isolated from Wounds

Okonkwo E. C*, Nwosu, E. E, Onwa, N. C, Onuoha, S .C, Idioha, J. C, Agah, V. M, Ogbu, K. I.

This study assessed and compared the antimicrobial activity of honey to that of some commonly used antibiotics in Ebonyi State, against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Proteus mirabilis isolated from wounds. Fifty two (52) wound samples, were collected from patients at General Hospital Uburu, Ebonyi State. Wound samples were collected using sterile swab sticks. The bacteria speci...

Dec, 2022 pp. 6292-6299
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.muq02fse

Multiple Antibiotic Resistance Indices of Shigella flexneri and Salmonella enterica Associated with Diarrhoea in Children (0-5 Years) From Selected Hospitals in Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria

Alhaji, A.I.*, Mulade, G. L, Ajibade, G. A, Haroun, A. A, Benjamin, O.I

Diarrhoea diseases remain the second leading cause of death among children under five years globally. Nearly one in every five child deaths are due to diarrhoea, further compounded by antimicrobial resistance. As a result, better understanding of childhood diarrhoea occurrence can perhaps help reduce associated morbidity and mortality rates. This study was conducted to determine the multiple antib...

Dec, 2022 pp. 6300-6309
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.rkjcpp32

Phytochemical Profile and Cytotoxicity of Adansonia digitata and Borerria verticillata Root Extracts

Rufa’i, M.S*, Usman, A.D., Shamsuddeen, U.

Adansonia digitata and Borerria verticillata are medicinal plants used to treat different types of diseases. The aim of this study was to extract and screen the roots of both plants for phytochemical constituents, to access their cytotoxicity using Brine Shrimp Lethality Assay and to determine the functional groups present in them by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) technique. The me...

Dec, 2022 pp. 6310-6316
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.ix1vaui3

Prevalence of Geohelminths among Primary School Pupils in Unwana and Akpoha Communities of Afikpo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Nworie, O*, Okeke A. Frank, Ilang D. C, Chukwu K.S., Ozor, A.U, IgbokweEkwerike, C.

The study assessed the prevalence and risk factors affecting the transmission of soil transmitted helminthiasis among school age children in Unwana and Akpoha commuties of Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The study involved stool examination for infective stages of soil transmitted helminth using zinc sulphate flotation technique. Ascaris lumbricoide, Trichura trichuris and Ancy...

Dec, 2022 pp. 6317-6322