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Research Article Vol. 37, Issue 2

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, alkalo...

Dec, 2023 Vol. 37, Issue 2

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Research Article Vol. 37, Issue 2

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...

Dec, 2023 Vol. 37, Issue 2

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Research Article Vol. 34, Issue 2

Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen amongst Patients in Selected Hospitals in Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria

Yaki, L. M^*, Idam S. B., Chock, J.J

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection has been identified as one of the most common infectious diseases of major health concern globally. The common method for detecting hepatitis B infection is to detect the presence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg).This research work was undertaken to determine the seroprevalence and possible risk factors of...

Dec, 2020 Vol. 34, Issue 2

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Research Article Vol. 32, Issue 1

Hook Worm Infection Among Peasant Farmers in Ghakyob District of Kaninkon Chiefdom Jema'a Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Chock, J.J^*, Bobai, M., Abraham, O. J, Aliyu, A.M, Aliyu, M.Y, Patrick, E.B, Dogo, S.H

Hookworm is now known as the most damage and insidious character infection among parasitic infections and ye. the most neglected by the global medical community. This however, is constituting great threat to public health sector most especially in the tropical countries. This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of Hookworm infection am...

Jun, 2018 Vol. 32, Issue 1

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Research Article Vol. 32, Issue 1

An Assessment of Helminthes Ova on Ready to Eat Vegetables Within Kaduna Metropolis, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Chock, J.J^*, Mohammed, A.A, Aliyu, M.Y, Patrick, E.B, Aliyu, A.M, Dogo, S.H, Abraham, O. J

Intestinal parasitic diseases are still a public health problem in the developing countries, probably due to poor sanitation and inadequate personal hygiene. Sixty (60) fresh vegetables comprising of 30 carrot (Daurus carota) and 30 garden egg (Solamun aethiopicum)were collected from farmers within Kaduna metropolis and examined using simple ord...