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A total of 4 isolates of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) were isolated from selected Nigeria Beverages that were gotten from a local market in Umuahia, Abia State.
The isolation and...
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Microbial assessment of Abacha sold within Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike campus was investigated. Samples of abacha were purchased from ten food vending sites within the...
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The skin provides a remarkable good barrier against bacteria infections. Although many bacteria comes in contact with or reside on the skin, they are normally unable to establish an...
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This study evaluated the microbiology of ready to eat selected foods (Agidi,Okpa) sold in Umuahia, Abia state and transported to Linnc Medical Laboratory Umudike for analysis. A...
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The genus Bacillus produces various classes of antibiotics, among which is bacitracin. Bacitracin is a mixture of related cyclic peptides produced by organisms of...
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This study evaluated the isolation and characterization of indigenous microorganisms from waste dump sites in Umuahia metropolis. A total of Ten (10) waste samples were collected from five...
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Characterization of Microorganisms associated with the spoilage of banana was carried out Banana samples used in this study were purchased in different market places within Urnuahia The...
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Public contact surfaces such as door handles frequently touched with hands can act as vehicles of disease transmission. The aim of this study was to isolate, identify bacteria contaminant...
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This study evaluated the incidence of enteriobacteriacea from poultry feeds. Four different feed types (starter, grower, finisher and layers feed) were ed from feed brands (Vital feed, Top...
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The aim of this study is to determine microorganisms found in the Ear, Throat and Nose of Michael Okpara Unversity of Agriculture Students. A total of 30 swab samples of throat swab, nasal...
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Probiotic is a viable microbial dietary supplement that is beneficial for the host through its effects
in the intestinal tract. Akamu is an important source of Lactobacilli. The “akamu”...
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is the most commonly identified antimicrobial-resistant pathogen in hospitals in many parts of the world. This study was aimed at...
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This study evaluated the Isolation and Identification of Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from fermented unripe plantain (Musa paradisiaca) juice. The unripe plantain used for this work were...
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This work was conducted to determine bacterial species associated with wound sepsis and their sensitivity patterns to antibiotics. The wound swabs were collected from sixty (50) patient in...
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Food borne disease outbreaks linked with Ready to eat foods have been associated with various foodborne pathogens .The initial microbiological load on Ready to eat food ingredients is...
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This study investigated the determination of probiotic potential of Lactic Acid Bacteria from traditional fermented foods. A total of 34 Lactic Acid Bacteria were identified, characterized...
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As one of the common sources of protein available to man, fish is highly consumed due to its lower cholesterol content and price. So it forms a rich protein source for both poor and rich....
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Extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) are a group of plasmid mediated, diverse complex and rapidly evolving enzymes that are posing a major therapeutic challenge today in the treatment of...
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Citric acid is a ubiquitous intermediate product of metabolism and is found in practically all plants and animals. The aim of the study was to utilize orange peel as biomass for the...
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Indiscriminate use of antibiotics is very common in developing countries, it is a major cause for development of antimicrobial-resistance. Thus it has now become essential to look for...
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The aim of this study is to evaluate bacteriological contamination of poultry feed sold in Umuahia, Abia State. A total of Ten (10) poultry feed samples were collected from different...
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This study evaluated the diversity of indigenous microorganisms associated with cocoa pod fermentation. The fully ripe harvested cocoa pods (Theobroma cacao L.) were purchased from...
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The interest in plant remedies has been spurred by several factors including their effectiveness, the high cost and side effects of orthodox medicines.
This study was aimed to...
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Studies have shown that wounds in hospital settings are at high risk of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) carriage and infection. The prevalence of this bacteria and...
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This study was conducted to screen the most efficient amylase producing Bacillus sp. and compare the methods for the determination of amylase from Bacillus strains. Different strains of...