Ngoka D. I.

Department of Microbiology, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria

dorismariaifeoma@gmail.com 0009-0003-2470-7414

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Research Article Vol. 38, Issue 1

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

Ngoka D. I.^*, Nwankwo Emmanuel Omvubiko, Ebubechi Okey-kalu

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 Ki...

DOI: 10.67614/njm.2024.8vm4ujv8

Jun, 2024 Vol. 38, Issue 1 130 views 104 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 31, Issue 2

Nasal Carriage of Cloxacillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus among University Students in Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria

Ngoka D. I., Ekundayo, E. O^*

Strains of Staphylococcus aureus resistant to beta-lactamase stable antibiotics such as methicillin, oxacillin and cloxacillin, commonly called Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have become a serious public health concern worldwide. Nasal carriage is a major risk factor for infection with MRSA. In this study, nasal carriage rate of...

DOI: 10.67614/njm.2017.qliygnq7

Dec, 2017 Vol. 31, Issue 2 95 views 86 downloads

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