Nwiyi, P. O

Department of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michael Okpara University of Agricuture, Umudike

3 Publications

Publications 3

Research Article Vol. 36, Issue 1

Incidence and Antifungal Susceptibility Profile of Dermatophytes Associated with Superficial Lesions in Dogs and Cats in Abia State, Nigeria

Nwiyi, P. O^*, Ottah, B., Ewere, S

Fungal infection occurs in dogs and cats which are companion to man. This study aimed at identifying the dermatophytes commonly associated with dogs and cats and their in vitro-antifungal susceptibility profile. Samples were collected from two pet animals (dogs and cats) in three local government areas of Abia State. A total of one hundred and fift...

Jun, 2022 Vol. 36, Issue 1

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Research Article Vol. 35, Issue 1

Isolation and Identification of Trichophyton verrucosum from Horses in Michael Okpara University Farm, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria

Nwiyi, P. O^*, Uwalaka, E, Akpabio, U, Okonkwo, C.

Fungi like Trichophyton species have been implicated in economic loss in the livestock industry. Spread of this organism from one animal to the other and its zonotic nature necessitates this study. The aim of the study was to isolate and identify Trichophyton verrucosum from horses. The study was conducted in the Michael Okpara university farm. ...

Jun, 2021 Vol. 35, Issue 1

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Research Article Vol. 32, Issue 1

Salmonella Biovars Isolated From Poultry Farms in Abia And Imo States South Eastern Nigeria

Nwiyi, P. O^*, Chah, K. F, Shoyinka, V. O.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the biovars of Salmonella that are found in poultry farms in Abia and Imo States, Southeastern Nigeria. Forty Salmonella isolates obtained from previous studies were subjected to molecular identification using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) with Salmonella universal and species specific primers. Six dif...

Jun, 2018 Vol. 32, Issue 1

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