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Extracts of seed of Garcinia kola were used to determine the antibacterial properties of the extract. Methanol and ethanol were used for the extraction. Minimum inhibitory...
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The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and the antibiotics resistance pattern of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from farm animals in Michael Okpara University of...
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Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have been used for the fermentation of food and feed products since ancient days and today their major applications are still in the food industry as starter...
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Effect of food spices on the microbiological and nutritional status of palm wine was assessed in this study. Five spices were used which includes ginger, garlic, alligator pepper,...
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Actinomycetes are saprophytic soil inhabitants, the most widely distributed group of microorganism in nature. Plant rhizosphere soil habors various kinds of microorganism. Actinomycetes are...
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This study was to access the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Tetraplera tetraptera on some human pathogens. The antimicrobial activity of Tetraplera tetraptera on some pathogens...
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A biofilm is a complex aggregation of microorganism growing on a solid substrate. It act as defensive role for microorganism during various stress conditions. The proposed work...
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The study was conducted with the aim of isolating Samonella from different brands and types of poultry feeds sold in Umuahia and testing its sensitivity with extracts of Emilia...
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From the study, Fifty (50) samples of urine were collected from pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Federal Medical Centre Umuahia, with sterile bottles, to determine the...
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The evaluation of microbial succession of Cassava for Garri processing was carried out using grated or homogenized cassava for microbial analysis. The media used were Nutrient agar for...
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Powdered tobacco (snuff) is a finely ground product of Nicotina tabacum leaves that is taken by inhalation through the nose or by tucking it between the lower lips and the gum. The...
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This study was aimed at determining the microbiological quality of some brands of locally produced cosmetics powders sold within Umuahia metropolis. A total of thirty (30) samples; fifteen...
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This study was to determine the microbiological and biochemical changes during fermentation of sorghum bicolor using Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The bacteria species isolated from...
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This work was aimed at evaluating microbial contamination on tool used in hair barbing saloons. Hundred and twelve (112) samples were collected from different locations using a moistened...
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Nosocomial infections are of public health concern globally. Despite the use of a variety of method and techniques for cleaning and sterilization of environmental surfaces, they still...
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The contributions of microorganisms in deterioration of African breadfruit during storage was investigated in this study. Matured breadfruit of seeded variety of African breadfruit...
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Microbial quality of Shawarma sold in Umuahia metropolis; Twenty(20) shawarma sandwiches comprising of two categories, Beef Sharwama (B1-B10), and Chicken Sharwama (C1-C10), were...
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The disposal of Udara skin as waste has become a major concern that constitutes an environmental hazard for many countries because it is a major solid by-product. Dried udara peels have a...
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Safety of food is a basic requirement of food quality. A total of 10 samples of food (jollof rice) randomly purchased from ten different eateries in Michael Okpara University of...
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This study was carried out to determine the succession of microorganisms in fermented african oil bean seed. The samples were prepared by two traditional methods, packaged...
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Bacillus species was isolated from soil samples using spread plate method on nutrient agar while peptone water was used as the production medium. The production of bacitracin was...
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Salmonella species from the intestinal fluid of cows was screened for multidrug resistance. Out of 60 samples collected, 28(46.6%) were positive for Salmonella species while 32(53.4%) were...
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The preservative effect of ginger, garlic and calcium propionate on bread was evaluated. Bread produced by incorporating these preservative (Ginger, garlic and calcium propionate) were...
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Extended spectrum β- Lactamase (ESBL) producing Enterobacteriaceae have become widespread in hospitals and are increasing in community settings where they cause a variety of infections. 40...
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Thirty (30) samples of chicken and beef suya varieties were aseptically collected from suya vendors at three different sale points in Umuahia Metroplis, Abia State. Studies on the...