Microbiology

Bacterial Contamination Of School Bags Carried By Male And Female Students In A Tertiary Institution In Umuahia, Abia State

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This study was carried out to determine rate of bacterial contamination of bags of students of MOUAU. The study was carried out in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike among...

1 page (12663 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Antifungal Effects Of Microorganisms Isolated From Snail Gut

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The quest for search of a new microbial active agent has led to the exploitation of the snail .Achatina fulica, this species is known to carry parasites and harbor a dense metabolically...

132 pages (8481 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Microorganisms Associated With Hawked Suya-Meat

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This study evaluates the Microorganisms associated with Suya meat from seven different vendors and analyzed microbiologically with pour plate method. The total viable count on nutrient agar...

37 pages (6970 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Microbial Quality Of Ready To Eat Pork Meat Sold In Different Markets In Umuahia

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The microbial quality of ready to eat pork meat samples sold in different markets in Umuahia was investigated. A total of twenty (20) pork samples were collected from five (5) different...

44 pages (8232 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Isolation And Identification Of Microorganisms Found On The External Body Surfaces Of Houseflies (Musca Domestica) And Cockroaches (Periplaneta Americana) Within The Umuahia Metropolis Abia State, Nigeria

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This study was carried out to isolate and identify the microbial load of the external body surfaces of houseflies (Musca domestica) and cockroaches (Periplaneta americana) from different...

53 pages (12773 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Biofilm Formation And Antimicrobial Susceptibility Of Staphylococcus Aureus From Hospital Environments

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The sensitivity of biofilm forming staphylococcus aureus from hospital environment to different antibiotics which includes: ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, levofloxacin, gentamicin,...

53 pages (12438 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Occurrence Of Campylobacter Spp, Salmonella Spp, And Escherichia Coli In Meat Products From Retail Outlet In Umuahia Metropolitan Area

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The present study was conducted to determine the Salmonella, Campylobacter and Escherichia coli occurrence and bacteriological, biochemical and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of...

42 pages (7520 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Probiotic Potentials Of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated From Locally Fermented Maize (Akamu)

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Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) as probiotic organisms can be sourced from fermented diary and vegetable products. The problem in Nigeria is their affordability to the greater populace, as the...

52 pages (9093 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Antimicrobial Effects On Tetrapleura Tetraptera Taub(Uhiokriho) On Some Pathogenic Microganisms

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Phytochemical composition and antibacterial activity of ethanolic and water extract of Tetrapleuratetraptera were studied using agar diffusion. Four known human bacterial pathogens were...

39 pages (7547 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Amylase Production By Solid State Fermentation Of Agro-Industrial Waste Using Bacillus Species

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This study evaluated amylase production by Bacillus species employing the solid state fermentation method, agro-industrial waste were used as the substrate. Five species were tested for...

51 pages (11244 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Effect Of Carbon Sources On The Growth Of Antimicrobial Producing Bacillus Species In Citrullus Vulgaris

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The effect of carbon sources on the growth of antimicrobial producing Bacillus species in Citrullus vulgaris (Ogiri) was studied in this research. A total of 11 antimicrobial producing...

49 pages (10423 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Microbial Quality And Antibiogram Of Organisms Of Public Health Importance From Burger Sold In Umuahia

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The microbial quality and antibiogram of organisms of public health importance from burger sold in Umuahia was investigated. A total of twelve(12) burger samples (four chicken, four fish...

49 pages (9997 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Citric Acid Production By Aspergillus Niger Using Banana And Plantain Peels

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In this work, the production of Citric acid by Aspergillus niger using plantain and banana peels were allowed to ferment for 7 days and the physical changes were observed.  Physical...

48 pages (9319 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Occurrence Of Salmonella Spp And Escherichia Coli In Ready To Eat Food And Their Antibiotic Susceptibility

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Presence of microorganism in ready to eat foods sold by canteens vendors making them hazardous for human consumption has become both health and food borne concern. The work was aimed of...

35 pages (5708 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Isolation And Identification Of Cellulolytic Fungi And Bacteria From Fish Pond Effluent

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Cellulases are the group of hydrolytic enzymes and are capable of degrading all types of cellulosic waste materials. Present study focuses on the isolation and screening of cellulolytic...

45 pages (7792 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

The Effect Of Bitter Leaf (Vernonia Amygdalina) Extract On The Microbial Load And Shelf- Life Of Locally Brewed Sorghum Beer (Burukutu)

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Locally brewed beer (sorghum beer) is an indigenous alcoholic beverage. It is produced mainly from sorghum grain (Sorghum vulgare) and the process of brewing involves malting, mashing,...

59 pages (10712 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Characterization Of Bacillus Megaterium With Antifugal Tendencies Isolated From The Rhizosphere Of Curcuma Domestica (Turmeric Plant)

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Bacillus species isolated from five rhizospheric soil of turmeric plant root were evaluated for the potential antagonistic activity against fungi. Six isolates namely; Bacillus subtilis,...

48 pages (10326 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Effect Of Spoilage On The Antimicrobial And Phytochemical Components Of Ginger And Garlic

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The effect of spoilage on the antimicrobial and phytochemical component of ginger and garlic was studied. The antimicrobial activity of different solvent (aqueous and ethanol) was tested...

128 pages (25348 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Enzymatic Potentials Of Lactic Acid Bacteria And Saccharomyces Cerevisiae From Fresh And Soured Palm Wine

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The enzymatic potentials of lactic acid bacteria and Saccharomyces cerevisiae  from fresh and soured palm wine samples were determined from 50 different palm win samples collected from...

68 pages (14949 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care At Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Abia State, Nigeria (Absuth)

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Asymptomatic bacteriuria refers to the presence and multiplication of bacteria in the bladder urine in the absence of symptoms of urinary tract infection. Asymptomatic bacteriuria has been...

67 pages (13525 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Fermentative Production And Microbiological Analyses Of Cassava (Manihot Esculenta) Flour

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The fermentative production of cassava (Manihot esculenta crantz) flour was done in two different methods, which were the fixed and unfixed fermentation method. The cassava tubers were...

55 pages (8835 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Isolation Of Antibiotic Producing Microorganisms From Soil Samples From Ohokobe Ndume

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This study was aimed at investigating and exploring indigenous soil microflora for antimicrobial production. 12 soil samples were collected, serially diluted and spread plated on Tryptone...

37 pages (7337 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Comparative Bacteriological Analysis Of Borehole Water And Stream Water In Three Communities In Umudike For Human Consumption

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The present study aimed at the comparative bacteriological analysis of borehole water and stream water in three communities within umudike for human consumption. Comparative bacteriological...

49 pages (10995 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Evaluation Of Different Methods Of Isolation Of Actinomycetes

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This study evaluated various methods of isolation of actinomycetes species from soil of which one soil sample was collected from designated area in Umudike for the purpose of the work. A...

40 pages (8798 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Antibacterial Activity Of Shea Butter And Coconut Oil On Some Pathogenic Organisms

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This study investigates the invitro antimicrobial activity of shea butter and virgin coconut oil on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus mutans and Pseudomonas aeruginosa....

57 pages (12706 words) · Projects · 5 years ago
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