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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.sw8r400c

Characterization of Antibiotics Resistant Enterococci Isolated from Epe Dam Water, Lagos Nigeria

Oyeyipo F.M*, Adebanjo A. U, Oyetade O. E, Olanrewaju V. A., Ogundipe E. I.

Dams have been constructed worldwide to dependably provide people with safe water to drink, which has become the practice in developed areas of Nigeria and is acknowledged as a fundamental human right and a cost effective measure for controlling disease. However, the glo bal scientific community is increasingly concerned by descriptions of these dams to be aquatic reservoirs of antibiotic resistan...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6691-6700
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.90q15c3a

Molecular Characterisation and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Pseudomonas Species Isolated from Infected Wounds of Patients in Insurgency-Stricken Maiduguri, Borno State

Issa A*, Ngoshe I. Y, Isa T., Bello S. H., Tom I. M, Benisheikh A., Ali K. H, Edumuyideen I. O, Fowora M. A., Audu R

Multidrug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been known to cause infections among hospitalised patients leading to significant morbidity and mortality. Carbapenems are usually deployed for treating these infections. This work focused on molecular characterisation and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of wound infections due to Pseudomonas species from four major hospitals within Maiduguri, Ni...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6701-6712
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.5o6t02ce

Antibacterial Activity of Anacardium occidentale (Cashew) Stem Bark against Bacterial Isolates

Baba, J.*, Mabekoje O. O., Shehu S, Mohammed S. B, Majiya, H. M, Chock, J.J, AbdulRahaman A. A, Abdullahi, M, Jibril F. L, Dauda, D

The aim of this study was to investigate the relative antibacterial activity and phytochemical properties of ethanolic and water extracts of Anacardium occidentale (cashew) stem bark. The phytochemicals were screened using qualitative methods. Qualitatively analyzed phytochemical constituents in the stem bark extracts includes carbohydrates, alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, sterols, anthr...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6712-6720
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.z3r05mo1

Antibiotics Resistance: A Global Health Challenge

Aniashi S. O*, Dike O. I

Infectious diseases have been the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in low-income countries, especially in children. The development of antibiotics led to the improvement of life expectancy by about 8 years as they could be used to treat infections that were previously life-threatening. They have also made possible complex surgeries that could otherwise kill the pati...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6721-6728
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.x54e8cq7

Antibacterial Activities of Fenugreek Oil and Seed Extracts on Selected Pathogenic Bacteria and Proximate Composition of Fenugreek Seed

Raji-Idowu F. O. O.*

Fenugreek is an annually globally grown medicinal plant known for its various bioactive components, including antibacterial activities. It have been consumed medically for food as condiments. The proximate analysis of fenugreek seed showed that carbohydrates (37.79 %) had the highest value followed by fibre (22.48%), protein (20.76%), moisture (8.96%), fat (6.57%) and lowest value was recorded for...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6729-6735
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.8c975td6

Microbiological Safety of Ready-To-Eat Foods and Hand Hygiene Assessment of Food Handlers in a Nigerian Private University

Oyedeji B. A*, Bejide O. S, Taiwo M. O, Shofunde A. A, Omeonu F. C, Babalola C. P.

Ready-to-eat foods are widely available in public places including tertiary institutions. The safety of the foods is often compromised by poor hygiene and inadequate sanitary facilities and can have debilitating effects on human health. Unfortunately, the microbiological quality of foods sold at Nigerian universities is rarely routinely assessed. Food samples from the cafeteria of a Nigerian priva...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6736-6743
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.oproc2x2

Isolation and Screening of Linamarase Producing Microorganisms for Detoxification of Cyanide in Cassava

Benjamin C. I*, Braide, Wesley, Okorondu S. I., Mike-Anosike E. E.

This research focuses on isolation and screening of linamarase producing microorganisms for detoxification of cyanide in cassava tubers. Linamarase is the enzyme that breaks down the toxic substance, linamarin (cyanogenic glucoside) in cassava. A total of six microorganisms were isolated and screened. Out of the six isolates, two were able to grow in a medium containing potassium cyanide (KCN) sol...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6744-6751
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.aue1aliw

Dynamics of fungi associated with storage of dried fermented cocoa beans varieties in Nigeria

Ogundeji B. A*, Akintokun, A. K., Akintokun, P. O., Afolabi O. R, Ogundeji F. O, Agbeniyi S. O

Fungi associated with seed coats and nibs of dried fermented F3 Amazon and CRIN Tc series cocoa beans varieties stored for 120 days at 29-34oC/RH 55-65% (low humidity condition) and 29-31oC/RH 85-95% (high humidity condition) were isolated and identified at 15-day intervals (till the end of storage) using standard methods. Percentage of occurrence of each of the isolated fungal species was also ca...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6752-6759
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2023.zsteedb8

The Effect of Aspartame on L-asparaginase Activity using Streptomyces species

Dimowo C. G*, Osazuwa N. I.

L-asparaginase is the first therapeutic enzyme with antineoplastic properties that has been studied broadly by researchers and scientists far and wide. Aspartame is a methyl ester of aspartic acid and phenylalanine dipeptides. The aim of this research was to ascertain the effect of aspartame on L- asparaginase (enzyme) activities from marine water Isolate. Soil and water samples from lagoon and oc...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6760-6765
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2024.60pru8r1

Microbial Impact Assessment of a Municipal Abattoir Operations on Adjoining Soils of its Receiving Water Milieu

Ayeni T. O*, Olusola-Makinde O. O, Arotupin Daniel Juwon

Wastewater from abattoirs have been documented to have harmful impact on the surrounding soil environments. This study therefore, assessed soil samples for possible abattoir wastewater contamination of physicochemical parameters and microbial composition from a mini abattoir in South Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. Soil samples were collected from the soil 2 m away from abattoir site...

Jun, 2024 pp. 6788-6797