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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.ky8j1i0j

Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Toxoplasma gondii among Pregnant Women Attending Ante Natal Clinics in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Adamu, S^*, Doko M.H.I, Inabo H. I

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii an obligate intracellular parasite. It results in severe complications in the foetus if the infection is acquired during pregnancy including spontaneous abortion, low birth weight, congenital malformations and intrauterine death. The study was Hospital based and cross-sectional and was carried out among pregnant women attending anten...

Jun, 2023 pp. 6499-6507

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.2wwtctv7

Bacteriological Quality and the Antibiogram of Isolates from Raw Cow Milk Produced in Ibadan Metropolis Oyo State, Nigeria

Adediran A.B^*, Aforijiku, S, Adediran A.T, Fashogbon, R. O

This study aimed at evaluating the bacteriological quality as well as the antibiogram (antibiotic sensitivity profile) of organisms isolated from raw cow milk produced in Ibadan metropolis. Raw cow milk samples were collected from University of Ibadan Research farm, Bodija, Sabo and Akinyele cow settlement ibadan. Bacterial counts, isolation and phenotypic identification of bacterial isolated from...

Jun, 2023 pp. 6508-6516

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.ofweu1q0

Effect of Fermentation Method on Nutritional, Anti-Nutritional Composition and Microbial Properties of Mung Bean (Vigna radiata) 'Iru'

Lawal, R.T^*, Fabiyi, K, Aboderin, E.A, Adetuberu, I.A, Ajayi, A.N.

The study investigated the effect of fermentation on the nutritional and anti-nutritional composition of fermented mung bean ‘iru’ as a protein condiment. The mung bean was processed to mung bean ‘iru’ using the local method of producing ‘iru’ from African locust beans. The mung bean was sorted, washed and boiled for 1 hr. The boiled seeds was dehulled to remove the seeds coat, washed and boiled a...

Jun, 2023 pp. 6517-6522

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.xilaq2y7

Microbiological, Nutritional and Organoleptic Changes Associated with Fermented Oil Bean (Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth) Seed (ugba) Stored at Ambient Temperature

Obi, C. N.^*, Oriaku, C. P, Ademe, O. F., Epundu, I. B., Okore, C. O.

Ugba is the Igbo name of the fermented African Oil bean seeds (Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth). It is a traditional food condiment generally produced by natural fermentation and is an important and cheap source of protein for people whose staple foods are deficient in protein. The study was carried out to determine the microbiological, nutritional and organoleptic changes associate with ugba when ...

Jun, 2023 pp. 6523-6535

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.pqfewcq2

Production of Fermented Cassava Flour (Lafun) using Lactic Acid Bacteria as Starter Culture

Abimbola, O. G.^*, Adedoyin B. A, Ogunremi, O. R, Adeyemo, S.M

Lafun, a fermented cassava product, confronts challenges in terms of product quality and safety as a result of spontaneous fermentation systems. To resolve these issues, a production method utilizing starter cultures was developed. Lactic acid bacteria were isolated from fermented cassava and screened for their technological properties. The physicochemical parameters, proximate and antinutrient co...

Jun, 2023 pp. 6536-6547

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.4rcoic1f

Human Papillomavirus among Nigerian Women: An Overview

Jabaka, R.D^*, Kuta, F.A, Adabara, N.U, Shittu, K.O

Human Papillomavirus (HPV), is a DNA virus from the family Papillomaviridae (De, Sanjosé et al., 2018 and Virus Taxonomy, 2018). Capable of causing abnormal tissue growth, leading to warts and other changes to cells; thus, it is the major cause of cervical cancers globally. In Nigeria, the increase in the rate of cervical cancer infections and associated deaths is alarming. Thus, the present revie...

Jun, 2023 pp. 6548-6557

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.26i5onpj

Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activities of Ethanolic and Aqueous Leaf Extracts of Alchornea cordifolia and Sida acuta on Organisms Isolated from Meat

Edward K.C^*, Chijioke, D.U., Friday, C.G.

The ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Alchornea cordifolia and Sida acuta were screened for antibacterial activities against isolates from meat. A mortar and pestle were used to macerate the meat and a serial dilution was obtained. The diluents were cultured and biochemical tests were done. For the antibacterial activities, the disc diffusion method was employed while the macro broth dilution meth...

Jun, 2023 pp. 6558-6569

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.yz4cjki9

A Review on Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis and Treatment of Candidiasis among Immunosuppressed Pulmonary Tuberculosis Individuals

Sule, H^*, Kumurya, A. S., Yusha’u, M

Immunocompromized individuals are subject to various forms of infections including that due to opportunistic pathogens like Candida species (candidiasis), which exhibits variety of manifestations seen in different parts of the body of the affected individual. The review aimed to highlight on the occurrence of candidiasis among immunocompromized individuals like TB patients that show various manife...

Jun, 2023 pp. 6570-6576

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.6tuw49b3

Fermented Rice Water for Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) and its Antimicrobial Activities against Microorganisms Associated with Skin Infection

Yusuf-Salihu, B.O^*, Abdulmumini S. A, Ajao, A.T.

As a skin treatment, rice water is becoming increasingly popular. It is said to aid in the treatment of a variety of skin ailments. Despite the fact that rice water has some genuine benefits, science has yet to fully validate many of its claims. The aim of this study is to biosynthesize nanoparticles using fermented rice water and to carry out the antimicrobial activity of the synthesized nanopart...

Jun, 2023 pp. 6578-6587

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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.gxyy044d

Beta-glucosidase Production by Aspergillus niger using Breadfruit Seed Hull as Substrate under a Solid State Fermentation

Osaro-Matthew, R. C^*, Ughala, E, Emmanuel, G. O

Cost effective production of β-glucosidase which is of high value in most biotechnological processes requires an efficient microbial producer, technologies and biomass resources that are economical. This study aimed at evaluating the biochemical characteristics of β-glucosidase produced by Aspergillus niger under solid state fermentation using agro-industrial residues. Fungal isolates from spoilt ...

Jun, 2023 pp. 6588-6598