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Edward K.c

Department of Microbiology, Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

5 Publications

Publications 5

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Research Article Vol. 37, Issue 1

Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activities of Ethanolic and Aqueous Leaf Extracts of Alchornea cordifolia and Sida acuta on Organisms Isolated from Meat

Edward K.C*, Chijioke, D.U., Friday, C.G.

The ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Alchornea cordifolia and Sida acuta were screened for antibacterial activities against isolates from meat. A mortar and pestle were used to macerate the meat and a serial dilution was obtained. The diluents were cultured and biochemical tests were done. For the antibacterial activities, the disc diffusion metho...

Jun, 2023 Vol. 37, Issue 1
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Research Article Vol. 36, Issue 2

Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Producing Bacteria from Hospital Laboratory Equipment in Madonna Catholic Hospital, Abia State, Nigeria

Nwankwo, I.U*, Edward K.C, Udensi, C.G, Favour, U., Ihediwa, F.U

Extended-spectrum Beta-lactamases (ESBLs) producing bacteria have been identified as a major cause of hospital-acquired infections that can have serious clinical consequences, including multiple drug resistance. This study aimed to screen hospital laboratory equipment for extended-spectrum betalactamase-producing bacteria. A total of sixty (60) sam...

Dec, 2022 Vol. 36, Issue 2
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Research Article Vol. 35, Issue 2

Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori among Suspected Stomach Ulcer Patients Attending Two Mission Hospitals in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

Nwankwo, I.U*, Edward K.C, Nwoba, C.N, Ezeanwe, G.O.

Helicobacter pylori, a leading cause of gastritis, peptic ulcers, and other gastritis-related diseases in both developed and developing countries, is a significant public health concern in developed and developing countries, with a disproportionately high burden in economically developing countries due to poor sanitation. This study aims to isolate...

Dec, 2021 Vol. 35, Issue 2
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Research Article Vol. 35, Issue 2

Antibacterial Activity of three Broad Spectrum Antibiotics against some Clinical Bacterial Isolates

Nwankwo, I.U*, Edward K.C, Nwoba, C.N, Uzuegbu, N.N.

Antibiotics, either produced by microorganisms or formulated synthetically have a dynamic attribute of inhibiting Growth or completely suppressing the toxic effect of microorganisms. This study aimed to compare the antibacterial strength of three common antibiotics: Ciprofloxacin, Gentamycin and Erythromycin against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas ae...

Dec, 2021 Vol. 35, Issue 2
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Research Article Vol. 34, Issue 2

Susceptibility Pattern of Bacteria Isolated from Postoperative Wounds of Hysterectomy Patients in Catholic Hospitals at Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

Nwankwo I U*, Edward K.C, Nwoba, C.N, Nwaka, S.O.

The study identified the bacterial isolates associated with the postoperative wound of women that underwent a hysterectomy and determined their susceptibility pattern to some antibiotics. Sixty (60) specimens of a postoperative wound from patients that underwent hysterectomy were aseptically collected and cultured using standard microbiological ...

Dec, 2020 Vol. 34, Issue 2
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