Wartu, J.r.

Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, West Africa Nigeria

2 Publications

Publications 2

Research Article Vol. 33, Issue 1

Seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital, Kaduna

Yaki, L. M^*, Ibrahim, A., Wartu, J.R., Zakka, A. W.

Helicobacter pylori is a Gram-negative bacillus known to colonize the stomach and plays a role in the creation of multiple gastrointestinal disorders which causes considerable morbidity and impose a major burden upon healthcare particularly in developing countries. This study was conducted to determine the seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori a...

Jun, 2019 Vol. 33, Issue 1

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Research Article Vol. 31, Issue 2

Profiles of aflatoxin biosynthetic key genes in non aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus isolated from in-process wheat flour from parts of Northern Nigeria

Wartu, J.R.^*, Whong, C.M.Z, Abdullahi, I.O, Ameh, J.B

Aflatoxigenic molds are strains that produce aflatoxins. This study used yeast extract sucrose agar supplemented with 0.3% beta methyl cyclodextrin and 0.6% sodium desoxycholate to differentiate between aflatoxigenic and atoxigenic strains. ELISA and multiplex PCR techniques were also employed to assess aflatoxin production and detect key aflatoxin...

Dec, 2017 Vol. 31, Issue 2

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