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Evaluation of beta lactamase production potential of Staphylococcus aureus isolates obtained from a total of 100 stool and urine samples was carried out in this study. Samples were...
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Extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) producers from eggroll sold in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), the aim of this study is to detect ESBL producers from...
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Contamination of canned drinks surfaces with foodborne pathogens remains an important public health issue, because it lead to illness if there are malpractices in handling and storage of...
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen that is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in cystic fibrosis patients and irnrnunocompromised individual. The aim of this...
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Plants have been valuable and indispensable sources of natural products fot the health ot' human beings and they have a great potential for producing new drugs. The aim of this study...
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Potato chips are pieces of potato which have been sliced extremely thin and then fired or baked until they become crisp and ready to eat. Quality and hygienic potato chips...
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This study was aimed at evaluating the microbiological quality of ready-to-eat Ugba sold within Umuahia metropolis. A total of fifty (50) samples of Ugba were collected from different sales...
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The use of starter cultures have generally been recognized as one major way of ensuring product consistency and to a reasonable extent eliminate the problem of food-borne pathogens. The aim...
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This study was aimed at isolating and identifying different microorganisms associated with the spoilage of bread and this was achieved by using the standard Spread Plate method and also by...
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The bacterial species and antibiogram of. organisms isolated from snacks sold by various food vendors within Umuahia metropolis was analysed. A total of twelve (12) snacks comprising of...
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The isolation and identification of the microorganisms associated with wood degradation in Umuariaga Village in Ikwuano Local Government Area was examined. The wood was collected from...
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This study was to evaluate the prevalence of Gram-negative bacteria from impressed fermented maize. From this study a total of four (4) Gram negative bacteria strains were obtained and...
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the urinary tract infection among female students of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. A total of hundred (100) mid stream urine...
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Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an organism responsible for causing deadly infections in man, poultry and several other animal species. Ever since the discovery of...
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This study was to determine the biodeterioration potential of an unorthodox hydraulic fluid. Lard used in this study was processed after being purchased from local sellers within Umuahia...
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Microbiological, physiochemical studies and biochemical contents of soured palm wine were determined during the characterization of soured palm wine. The isolation gave rise to two...
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The lack of new therapeutic options to replace many antimicrobial agents that are losing their efficacy against resistant bacteria is a growing concern. The search for new antimicrobials...
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Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) constitute a heterogeneous group of bacteria which are found in diverse environments from the human and animal body to plants. These bacteria have been used for...
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Lactic acid bacteria have significant potential for use in food processing and especially dairy products because they are safe and naturally dominate the micro flora of many foods during...
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Second hand clothes (SHC) also known as Okirika in Nigeria, are clothing items previously used by one person earlier before the present user. The origin of second hand clothing industries...
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Extended spectrum beta lactamase producers in ready to eat fruit salad were investigated which a total number of twenty (20) fruit salad samples were used for this study. Six (6)...
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This study evaluated the prevalence of air microflora on Nigerian currency notes which were randomly collected from individuals within Umudike. A total of 10 pieces of Naira notes (2 pieces...
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This study was to determine the occurrence of Beta-lactamases activities of antibiotics resistant 5. aureus from sick patients in MOUAU clinic. A total of hundred (100) stool and...
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Medicinal plants are traditional plants/herbs that have been used in healthcare centers to treat various types of illness. Examples of medicinal plants are Dogoyaro leaf, paw-paw...
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Fruits are known to carry non-pathogenic micro Flora, they become contaminated due to exposure to pathogens during various stages along production line.The microbiological quality of...