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The project studied the microbiological and nutritional of garri produced by two methods; instant mechanical method and traditional fermentation method. Cassava tubers ofTME 419 variety...

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Paint degradation on surface causes it's components to be mineralized and lead to the release of harmful products into the environment causing an alarming situation. The aim of this study...

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Fruits and vegetables can be easily contaminated with microbiological, chemical and physical hazards because they are often grown and sold in open environments. These microorganisms are...

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 This study was carried out to investigate the drug resistance pattern of Salmonella spp. from the stool samples of patients diagnosed of typhoid fever. Faecal specimens were...

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Babies heat prickly powders are powders that contains antibacterial, Absorbent and refreshing natural essential oil that aid in the relieving ofitching, heat rash and skin irritation on...

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 This study isolated, characterized and identified microorganisms involved in wood degradation. A total of six bacterial and four fungal isolates were found to be responsible for the...

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Bread is one of the staple foods in the world and it is recognized as a semi perishable commodity. Usually the spoilage of bread is due to improper storage. The fungi associated with the...

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Probiotics are live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amount, confer a health benefit on the host. The aim ofthis study was to characterize lactic acid bacteria from fish....

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Ginger (Zingiber officinale} and Tumeric (Carcuma longa) are two plants that are used as additives in foods, usually in the form of spices, colourant and preservatives and are known to...

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 Palm wine is a cheap source of yeast that can augment for the more expensive commercial yeast. Utilizing palm wine yeasts for industrial processes requires a comprehensive knowledge...

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Chemical preservatives in foods are nowadays added at lower concentrations. However, this may allow survival ofbacterial cells and induce increased resistance to various preservatives. The...

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Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is used by millions of people each day. This study was aimed at study determining the antibiogram of bacteria isolated from automated teller machines within...

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The aim of this research work was to isolate and characterize lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from ugba, a traditional fermented food in Nigeria. The fermented ugba samples were purchased from...

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The antimicrobial effectiveness of three selected disinfectants (ethanol, bleach and dettol) was determined using agar diffusion (paper disc) method. The test organisms used include...

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Urinary tract infections “UTIs” are one ofthe frequently encountered problems facing the family physician. The study is aimed at identification of bacteria isolates from urinary tract...

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 Toothbrushes are an environment for transfer ofmicrobes, their retention and growth. The aim of the study was to identify the bacteria load of contaminated toothbrushes, isolate...

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 This study characterized Escherichia coli and Enterococcus species isolated from cattle dung. A total of live (5) fresh cattle dung samples were collected from cattle ranches within...

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 Staphylococcus aureus infections are a burden to healthcare systems. Species ofS. aureus resistant to methicillin has become a threat in many developing countries. This study hence...

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The aim ofthe study is the effect of probiotics in fermented foods sold in Umuahia, Abia State.A total five (5) fermented food samples sold in Umuhaia, Abia State was purchased from...

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Honey is not only a delicious food but are also known for its health and healing properties, it has the ability to inhibit microorganisms including bacteria, spoilage fungi, yeast and...

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A total offive (5) samples ofswimming pools from 5 different hotels in Umuahia were analysed for microbiological and physicochemical parameters. Bacterial isolates in these pool samples...

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Tomato contains large amount ofwater which makes it more susceptible to spoilage by fungi. These fungi that spoil tomatoes produce mycotoxins that are detrimental to human health. This...

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Safe water is a precondition for health and development and is a basic human right, yet it is still denied to hundreds of millions of people throughout the developing world. This study...

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 This study assessed isolation and characteristics of micro organinism from formites (Door Handles) of female students of Michael Okpara University of Agricutlture, Umudike. The...

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 Second hand clothes (SHC) are clothing items that have previously been used by one person earlier to the present user. This used clothes becomes potential transfer agents of...