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Okon, M. U

Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

2 Publications

Publications 2

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Research Article Vol. 38, Issue 1

Microbiological Examination of Personal Effects of Undergraduate Students in Microbiology Laboratory

Ofon U. A.*, Okon, M. U, Udofia E. S., George M. U

Personal effects (PEs) including phones, laptops and bags globally are a necessary part of our everyday lives. These PEs are often carried or worn by individuals for numerous purposes, globally. However, the increasing risk of microbial contamination and the presence of antibiotic-resistant strains on these devices are of public health significance...

Jun, 2024 Vol. 38, Issue 1
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Research Article Vol. 36, Issue 1

Detection of Virulence Determinants and Antibiogram of Bacteria Isolated from Semibatch Digesters Treating Animal Manure

Ndubuisi-Nnaji, U. U.*, Ofon, U. A, Okon, M. U, Ekong, A. N, Benson, E. E.

One of the drawbacks of land application of digestate is the possibility to contaminate the environment with potentially pathogenic, virulent and antibiotic resistant bacteria. The present study examined specifically the occurrence of virulence markers, haemolytic patterns and antibiotic susceptibility profiles of putative bacterial pathogens encou...

Jun, 2022 Vol. 36, Issue 1
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