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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.tw7du8vv

Phytochemical Screening and in –vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Monodora myristica Seed Extract on Selected Human Pathogens

Whiliki O. O*, Dowe E, Otue E. I.

Monodora myristica is a spice whose various parts are used traditionally for the treatment of a variety of ailments. The purpose of this study was to determine the phytochemical constituents and in-vitro antimicrobial activity of methanolic seed extract of M. myristica against Staphylococcus aureus, Esherichia coli and Candida albicans. Plant seeds were collected, dehulled, air-dried, blended and ...

Jun, 2023 pp. 6599-6608
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.ny2rfige

Antibiotics-resistance pattern of bacteria isolated from fish ponds in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria

Aina, O.R*, Olaleye, O.N.

Aquacultures are practised in different water confinements which include plastic ponds, concrete and earthen and are known to harbour pathogens. In aquaculture (fish rearing) the use of antibiotics is on the increase where they are used as disease eradicators and as growth promoters. This study sought to investigate the antibiotic resistance pattern of bacteria isolated from fish ponds in Ikorodu,...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6609-6618
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.95sjic3a

Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activity of Two Plant Extracts against Multidrug-Resistant Stenotrophomonas maltophilia of Clinical Origin

Agu, G. C*, Agbolade, O. A, Ezima, E. N, Sossou, I. T, Afolabi, O. T., Onabanjo, M. A, Coker, M. O

New antibacterial agents are pressingly in need to combat the outgrowing incidence of bacterial resistance, which has been number one significant public health threat. The antibacterial activity and phytochemical components of Cannabis sativa and Garcinia kola against Stenotrophomonas maltophilia from diabetic patients with wound infection were investigated. Pure and type isolates of S. maltophili...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6619-6631
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.l7kkdc8p

Antibiogram of Enteric Bacteria in Pharmaceutical Industrial Wastewater and Surrounding Groundwater Sources

Olalemi, A. O*, Ajayi, O. J, Abiola, O. O, Usifo, J. I.

This study set out to determine the influence of microbial quality of wastewater from a pharmaceutical industry on surrounding groundwater sources and antibiotic susceptibility of isolated bacteria. Wastewater and water samples were collected from the study sites and the concentrations of enteric bacteria were determined using standard microbiological technique. Physicochemical characteristics of ...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6632-6642
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.do2whgqc

Antibacterial Susceptibility Pattern of Bacteria Associated With Wound Infections in Benue State University Teaching Hospital Makurdi, Nigeria

Aernan P. T.*, Yaji M. E., Obiagwu V. E

Data on the isolated bacteria causing wound infections is currently needed in Nigeria to determine the best management practice and antibiotics to be adopted in wound infection treatment to reduce the cost, pains and improve recovery of affected patients. This work is aimed at identifying bacteria isolated from wound infections in Benue State Teaching Hospital Makurdi Nigeria. Samples were collect...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6643-6651
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.qjjbe57w

Molecular Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta lactamase Producing Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Duck Droppings

Romiluyi B*, Itaman, V.O, Odumosu B, Adeleye I. A, Smith S. I

The transmission of the members of the Enterobacteriaceae family with extended spectrum has become a cause for concern. Food animals have been researched to be reservoirs of antimicrobial resistance especially in developing part of the world where there is indiscriminate prophylactic use of antibiotics in animal farming. This study investigated molecular identification and antibiotics resistance o...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6652-6658
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.tz2q9d75

Incidence of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae among Patients attending Selected Hospitals in Minna, Nigeria

Baba, J.*, Mabekoje O. O., Sanda I., Majiya, H. M, Baba U. A, Chock, J.J, AbdulRahaman A. A, Abdullahi, M, Jibril F. L, Dauda, D

Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by infection with the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. This work was carried out from April to June, 2022 to determine the incidence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae among patients attending some selected Hospitals in Minna, Niger State. One hundred and twenty (120) samples collected, which includes, high vaginal swabs,81 (67.50%) , endo cervical s...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6659-6668
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.5zxhxlu8

Effect of Different Rates of Single Super Phosphate and Frequency of Megagreen on Nodulation, Nitrogen Fixation and Yield of Cowpea

Adigun, M.O.*, Abiola I. O., Babalola O. A

Megagreen is a bio stimulant, containing micronized calcite whose particles act quickly on the vegetal metabolism via foliar surface. Therefore experiment was carried out at the screen house of the College of Plant Science and Crop Production at the Federal Univer sity of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria to investigate the effect of different rates of single super phosphate ...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6669-6675
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.xl16gdpi

Fermentation and Biocontrol of Mycotoxins in Sorghum bicolor L. Moench Sold in Selected Markets in Abeokuta Metropolis, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Adewunmi A. A*, Chingoma G. I.

Sorghum bicolor L. Moench (Guinea corn) is a cereal that is widely planted and consumed as staple in Nigeria. Mycotoxin contamination of this grain can present public health concerns to consumers especially children, where it can be fatal. This study investigated the use of fermentation as a biocontrol strategy to mitigate mycotoxins present in Sorghum bicolor grains. A total of 3 0 samples of sor...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6676-6682
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.gak9bdj6

Antimicrobial Activity of Clay against Some Skin Infection Isolates

Isichei-ukah O. B*, Ofie O. G.

The rising global threat of resistance of microorganisms to antibiotics is alarming. This has necessitated the use of alternative antimicrobial agents in the treatment of infectious diseases caused by pathogens. Clay has since been under investigation for its antimicrobial and therapeutic properties. This study investigated the physicochemical quality and antimicrobial activity of some clay agains...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6683-6690