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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2024.xhnqoy5y

Street Vended Donkunu (Kenkey) and its Raw Sauce in Southwest Nigeria: A Plethora of Potential Pathogens and Source of Foodborne Illnesses

Oyafajo L. A*, Aremu H. K, Adeyemi F.M, Oyedokun J, Bello T., Akala A. O, Abiola, O. O

Street vended foods attract the populace because of their savory taste preferred by the indigenous public, and have contributed significantly to the maintenance of the food supply chain. Consumption of street food is significantly increasing due to a busy scheduled life. Donkunu and its complementary sauce is a Ghanaian delicacy that has been consumed in Nigeria over the years, but the safety stat...

Jun, 2024 pp. 6998-7008
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2024.pto39xgx

Prevalence of Salmonella spp. in Poultry and Poultry Feeds in Makurdi Benue State, Nigeria

Tyoga K. M*, Ikpa T. F, Sar T. T.

The study was undertaken to assess the risks of Salmonella infection present in faecal stained eggs, faecal materials and poultry feeds from live poultry markets and poultry feed shops in Makurdi Benue State, Nigeria. A total of 300 samples comprised of 100 faecal stained egg surface washes, 100 faecal materials and 100 poultry feed samples were collected. Enrichment, isolation and identification ...

Jun, 2024 pp. 7009-7013
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2024.subr48eh

Isolation and Identification of Microorganisms from Herbal Mixtures Sold Within, Abuja, Nigeria

Agada E. O.*, Mohammed S.S.D., Olatun A.

The safety, efficacy and quality of herbal mixtures has become a concern to health authorities and health professionals, especially, with rise in microbial resistance to drugs and the demand herbal mixtures as alternative remedies. Thus, the need to isolate and identify microorganisms from some liquid herbal mixtures sold within Abuja, Nigeria. A total of ten samples of herbal mixture were selecte...

Jun, 2024 pp. 7014-7022
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2024.cjjcjr9n

Determinants of Empirical Antibiotics Candidates for Ear, Nose and Throat Infections in a West African Tertiary Hospital

Ademakinwa O. R*, Adeyemo A. A, Ayodele S. O, Oluduro A. O

50 participants. A total of 17 different bacterial species were identified from 192 bacteria isolated and 113 (58.9%) bacterial isolates were cultured. Staphylococcus species 62 (32.3%) especially Staphylococcus aureus (21.1%) and Proteus mirabilis 29 (15.1%) were the most prevalent Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria respectively. The isolates were more susceptible to vancomycin, meropenem, ...

Jun, 2024 pp. 7023-7031
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2024.akw29gxl

Simultaneous Detection of Dengue and West Nile IgM Antibodies in Febrile Individuals in Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Adesina O. A*, Amoo B. A, Adeboje M. F, Simeon O. N, Yusuf O. O

While there are over 80 members of the Flaviviridae Family, some of which represent a global threat, Dengue, and West Nile viruses represent two of the major human pathogens that produce life threatening conditions and complications. These mosquito-borne viral infections have not so much been studied in rural and sub-urban areas of the sub-Saharan regions where the vectors thrive. This study seeks...

Jun, 2024 pp. 7032-7039
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2024.jusa2lqh

Drevalence of Impaired Renal Function among Prostate Enlarged Adult Attending General Hospitals in Benue State, Nigeria

Agada E. O.*, Iwodi C., Ogbonna I. O.

Prevalence of impaired renal function among prostate enlarged adult attending General Hospitals in Benue State, Nigeria was carried out. Three hundred and sixty eight (368) samples of blood was collected from the 23 General Hospitals located in the Local Government Headquarters in Benue State, Nigeria. The plasma were used for the quantitative determination of prostate specific antigen (PSA), crea...

Jun, 2024 pp. 7040-7044
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2024.cqtd35b5

Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Producing Escherichia coli isolates from Swine in Ohaukwu Local Government Area, Ebonyi State Nigeria

Awoke O. O.*, Iroha I. R, Nwankwo F. M., Ugbo E. N, Awoke C. U, Edeh P. A., Okpaga J. U, Oke B

Antimicrobial resistant bacterial strains have become a global public health challenge affecting both humans and domestic livestock such as cattle, pork and poultry. This research work focused on the characterization of extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing Escherichia coli isolates from swine at Ohaukwu Local Government Area in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. A total of 400 (200 each of rectal and na...

Jun, 2024 pp. 7045-7058
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2024.bfok4pxn

Isolation and Identification of Candida auris from Cutaneous Surface of Patients on Long-term Care in Afe Babalola University Multi-System Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

Ayuba S. B*, Ogwu N. I, Akinseye J. F., Oluboyo B. O, Egbebi A. H, Thomas H, Z

Nearly 150 Candida species have been described and are part of the microbiome on human skin, mucous membranes, the female genital tract, and the gastrointestinal tract, but only 10% of them are known to cause human diseases (candidiasis). The typical human commensal flora contains a number of species of Candida. Recently identified is Candida auris, a multidrug-resistant yeast has emerged as a pro...

Jun, 2024 pp. 7059-7066
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2024.8vm4ujv8

Antibiotic Resistance and Plasmid Profile of Escherichia coli Isolated from Pregnant Women in Abia State

Ngoka D. I.*, Nwankwo, E.O, Okey-Kalu E. U

This study was undertaken to determine the antibiotic resistance and plasmid profile of Escherichia coli isolated from pregnant women in Umuahia. A total of 250 midstream urine samples from pregnant women were analyzed and cultured on cystein lactose electrolyte deficient (CLED) agar and MacConkey agar. Antibiotic susceptibility test was done by Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method. Plasmid profiling...

Jun, 2024 pp. 7067-7074
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2024.c5bwkh2c

Prophylactic and Combination Study on Phyllanthus amarus and Diodia scandens Bioactive Fractions against Antibiotic Resistant Staphylococci

OJO S.K.S, Aliu K. T*, Jeje T. O, Balogun D. M, Orire V. O, Atitebi C. O, Awokoya O. O

Since centuries ago till date, medicinal plants remain relevant for curing many human infections and diseases due to the many enriched therapeutic and bioactive compounds present in plants. The age long tradition of drug discovery has always been aided by natural products from plants; which provide the basic elements for drug discovery. This research aims at evaluating the prophylactic effects of ...

Jun, 2024 pp. 7075-7084