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Medicinal plants have shown to possess some biological constituents that have significant effect in man. This study undertook a comparative study on the antimicrobial activities of two...
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This project work studied the succession pattern of microorganisms (fungi and bacteria) in the fermentation oftwo cereals. Millet and Sorghum, whereby fermentation is underlined as a...
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The increase of microbial resistance to conventional antimicrobial agents such as antibiotic
creates a need to find new antimicrobial source especially substances from natural origin.
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Fish feeds are constantly in contact with environmental organisms and become readily colonized
by various mibrobial species. This study evaluated the microbiological quality of commercial
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Turmeric is a well known indigenous herbal medicine having many biological activities against
microbes, diabetics, rheumatism, bodyache, skin disease, intestinal worms, and inflammatory
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This study evaluated the microbiological quality of sliced fruits sold in Umuahia metropolis. A
total of fifteen (15) sliced fruit samples consisting of 5 watermelon, 5 pawpaw and 5...
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This study determined the microorganisms associated with spoilt Avocado pear. Ten (10) samples each
where purchased at different markets in Umuahia Metropolis Ndoro and Ahiake Markets). The...
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Various microorganisms are able to invade the urinary tract and can be involved in the
pathogenesis of urinary tract infection. The isolation and identification of bacteria species
from urine...
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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...