Articles | Nigerian Journal of Microbiology

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.st34e2jl

Antibiogram and Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) Profile of E. coli Species Isolated from Houseflies in Abakaliki Metropolis, Nigeria

Afiukwa, F.N^*, Akpati, O.J, Ejikeugwu, C, Elom Emeka Elom, Iroha, I., Afiukwa, C.A, Nwuzo, A. C, Ogah, O, Agah, V. M, Nweze N.P.

This study determined the antibiogram and extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) production potentials of E. coli species isolated from houseflies from hospital, restaurant and fruit market environments in Abakaliki metropolis. A total of 150 samples (50 from each sample site) were analyzed using Standard Microbiological Methods. Antibiotic susceptibility profile of the isolates was determined us...

Dec, 2022 pp. 6323-6329

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.yxv9ozhj

Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B among Pregnant Mothers Attending Bichi General Hospital Kano State, Nigeria

Usman, J. N^*, Mohammed, Y., Akande, A. O, Babayo, A, Idris, A. M, Hassan, M. S, Safiyanu, M. B, Rogo, L. D., Umar, A. A

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) continues to be is a potentially life-threatening infectious disease transmitted from mother to child. The study aimed to evaluate the seroprevalence of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), among pregnant mothers attending antenatal clinics (ANC) at a General Hospital in Bichi LGA, Kano State, Nigeria. A total of 125 pregnant women were screened for hepatitis B surface ...

Dec, 2022 pp. 6329-6334

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.xx11lxa6

Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B among Pregnant Mothers Attending Bichi General Hospital Kano State, Nigeria

Usman, J. N^*, Mohammed, Y., Akande, A. O, Babayo, A, Idris, A. M, Hassan, M. S, Safiyanu, M. B, Rogo, L. D., Umar, A. A

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) continues to be is a potentially life-threatening infectious disease transmitted from mother to child. The study aimed to evaluate the seroprevalence of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), among pregnant mothers attending antenatal clinics (ANC) at a General Hospital in Bichi LGA, Kano State, Nigeria. A total of 125 pregnant women were screened for hepatitis B surface anti...

Dec, 2022 pp. 6329-6334

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.syqy38hg

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2): A Review on the Origin, Evolution and Emerging Variants

Omosalewa, O. A^*

In 2019 the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was first reported in Wuhan, China, and afterwards spread worldwide. The disease was confirmed to be a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). In most cases the human coronaviruses have their origin from animal which are called their natural hosts. The natural hosts of the following Coronaviruses, HCoV-229E, SARS CoV,...

Dec, 2022 pp. 6335-6343

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.0qiet8w8

Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Producing Bacteria from Hospital Laboratory Equipment in Madonna Catholic Hospital, Abia State, Nigeria

Nwankwo, I.U^*, Edward K.C, Udensi, C.G, Favour, U., Ihediwa, F.U

Extended-spectrum Beta-lactamases (ESBLs) producing bacteria have been identified as a major cause of hospital-acquired infections that can have serious clinical consequences, including multiple drug resistance. This study aimed to screen hospital laboratory equipment for extended-spectrum betalactamase-producing bacteria. A total of sixty (60) samples were collected by swabbing various surfaces o...

Dec, 2022 pp. 6344-6354

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.pqn0guqm

Public Health Risk Assessment of Bio-aerosols Associated with Soot Pollution in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Asime, O^*, Idris, U. H, Barka, J, Jamilu, G., Kwata, V. J, Hayford, F

An assessment of outdoor bio-aerosols and particulate exposure was carried out to study and determine the association of the particulates and the organic matter. This was carried out at Trans Amadi industrial area of Port Harcourt where most outdoor sources of atmospheric particles are emitted, due to industrial activities. Seven locations were established for sampling which consist of Azuabie Mar...

Dec, 2022 pp. 6355-6367

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.cjbkpozs

Nutritional Properties of Yoghurt Prepared Using Exopolysaccharide Producing Lactobacillus spp. Isolated from Nono

Kabir, A^*

Yoghurt is a widely accepted and consumed fermented dairy product, rich in protein, vitamins and essential minerals. There could be variation in nutritional properties of yoghurt, which could be due to variation in milk properties, or type of starter culture used. Three (3) high yielding EPS Lactobacillus spp. from a previous study were used for yoghurt production. The produced yoghurt samples wer...

Dec, 2022 pp. 6368-6376

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.wk207bdv

Occurrence and Emergence of New-Delhi Metallo Beta-lactamase-1 Positive Pseudomonas aeruginosa from Urine samples in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Okeke, A. F^*, Chikwendu, C. L, Nworie, O, Isirue A.M. C, Amadi, E.S

This study was intended to find the extent of occurrence and prevalence of carbapenem resistance Pseudomonas aeruginosa from urine samples from both clinical and non-clinical settings in Ebonyi state. A cross sectional study was carried out from April-December 2021 in Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Microbiology Laboratory Ebonyi State amongst individuals using a pre-tested, selfadministered quest...

Dec, 2022 pp. 6377-6384

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.py2qu9ec

Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Important Fish Pathogens from River Niger and Two Other Major Rivers in Anambra State, Nigeria

Oko, A. O^*, Agwu, S. C, Sethi, S. K., Ali, F. U, Ebenyi, L. N, Ominyi, M. C.

This study was designed to isolate and characterize pathogenic bacteria from fish samples from Niger, Otuocha and Amansea rivers using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequencing approaches. Thirty-two fishes (16 tilapia and 16 catfish) were sampled from the three rivers. The intestines (one gram each) of all the fish samples were screened for the presence of pathogenic microbes of green coloni...

Dec, 2022 pp. 6385-6394

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.1wnftc9i

Extended Spectrum Beta- Lactamase (ESBL) Resistant Genes in Escherichia coli from women with Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

Ali, M^*, Adiekwuo, R. C, Anthony, A.U, Agabi, Y. A, Robinson, J.W, Zakari, H

Complications in UTIs have increased among women due to the increased ability of E coli to produce ESBL, which makes treatment difficult due to multidrug resistance. This research was undertaken to detect ESBL genes in E .coli from women with UTI. Bacteria were isolated from urine samples using Eosin Methylene Blue Agar (EMB) and identified using biochemical tests. Antimicrobial resistance was det...

Dec, 2022 pp. 6395-6203