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Ugbo E. N

Department of Applied Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Ebonyi State University, P.M.B. 053, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

emmanuel.ugbo@ebsu.edu.ng
5 Publications

Publications 5

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Research Article Vol. 39, Issue 1

In-Vitro Biofilm Formation and Antimicrobial Resistance of Metallo Beta-lactamase Producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa of Clinical Origin

Nwankwo F. M.*, Iroha I. R, Awoke O. A, Ugbo E. N, Oke B

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients and patients with underlying medical conditions. The prevalence of biofilm formation and muti drug resistant strains of P. aeruginosa isolates has been on the increasing. This study was aimed at in-vitro biofilm formation in metallo beta-lactamase pro...

Jun, 2025 Vol. 39, Issue 1
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Research Article Vol. 38, Issue 2

In-vitro Biofilm Formation and Antimicrobial Resistance of Metallo Beta-lactamase Producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa of Clinical Origin

Nwankwo F. M*, Iroha I. R, Awoke O. A, Ugbo E. N, Nwankwo F. M.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients and patients with underlying medical conditions. The prevalence of biofilm formation and muti drug resistant strains of P. aeruginosa isolates has been on the increase. This study was aimed at in-vitro biofilm formation in metallo beta-lactamase produ...

Dec, 2024 Vol. 38, Issue 2
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Research Article Vol. 38, Issue 1

Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Producing Escherichia coli isolates from Swine in Ohaukwu Local Government Area, Ebonyi State Nigeria

Awoke O. O.*, Iroha I. R, Nwankwo F. M., Ugbo E. N, Awoke C. U, Edeh P. A., Okpaga J. U, Oke B

Antimicrobial resistant bacterial strains have become a global public health challenge affecting both humans and domestic livestock such as cattle, pork and poultry. This research work focused on the characterization of extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing Escherichia coli isolates from swine at Ohaukwu Local Government Area in Ebonyi State, ...

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

Occurrence of Metallo-beta-lactamase in Multidrug Resistant Escherichia coli Isolated from Donkey Slaughter Market

Ugbo E. N*, Ugbo A. I, Agumah B. N, Nwojiji E. C, Ewah C. M, Ogbonna I. P, Ekpono C. U.

Animals used in food production have been identified as one of the major primary sources of antibiotic resistant pathogenic bacteria within the Enterobacteriaceae family. The Escherichia coli harboring metallo-β-lactamases (MBLs) is a serious threat to global health. This study was aimed at the occurrences of metallo-beta-lactamase in multidrug res...

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

Seroprevalence of Herpes Simplex Virus Type-1 and 2 among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Mile Four Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Ugadu, I. O*, Nwuzo, A. C, Ugbo E. N, Njoku, O. M, Njoku, C. J., Ayomoh, E. E

Herpes simplex virus type (HSV-1 and 2) infections are one of the major sexually transmitted infections among pregnant women worldwide. The aim of this study was to assess seroprevalence of herpes simplex virus type-1 and 2 among pregnant women attending antenatal care at mile four Hospital Abakaliki Nigeria. Blood samples were aseptically collecte...

Jun, 2022 Vol. 36, Issue 1
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