Nwiyi, P. O

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

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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...

DOI: 10.67614/njm.2022.yw9nosy5

Jun, 2022 Vol. 36, Issue 1 106 views 98 downloads

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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. Thr...

DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.73om2lcr

Jun, 2021 Vol. 35, Issue 1 101 views 101 downloads

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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 differ...

DOI: 10.67614/njm.2018.aj415dwn

Jun, 2018 Vol. 32, Issue 1 95 views 93 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 32, Issue 1

Plasmid Profile and Multidrug Resistance Pattern of Escherichia coli Isolated from Swine in Abia State

Nwiyi, P. O^*

Plasmid is known to play a very vital role in the emergence of multi-drug resistant bacteria in veterinary and human health. A total of 90 isolates of Escherichia coli out of 100 swab samples were recovered from cloacal swabs of swine (neonate, piglet and adults). All the isolates were morphologically and biochemically identified, while 20 of the r...

DOI: 10.67614/njm.2018.dp0j2sct

Jun, 2018 Vol. 32, Issue 1 99 views 99 downloads

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