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Microbial hydrocarbon degradation in the marine environment is mediated by diverse microbial assemblages operating in metabolic networks, in which the product of one oxidation fuels...
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Lactic Acid Bacteria (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus plantarium, and Bifidobacterium) isolated from fermented Ogi and Breast milk using MRS agar medium and a commercially acquired...
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This study was to determine the incidence of biofilm formation among Staphylococcus aureus isolated from food contact surfaces in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike eateries....
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This study evaluated the effects of different disinfectants on bacterial isolates from hospital formites. The result showed bacteria flora covering eight species including E. coli,...
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Soap is defined as a chemical compound resulting from the interaction of fatty acids, water, oil and salt. The study was aimed at determining the antimicrobial activity of...
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A major environmental problem facing most countries of the world today, regarding agricultural productivity and food availability, is drought. The aim of the study was to isolate and...
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The enzymatic potentials of microorganisms isolated from retting cassava were evaluated for the purpose of cellulase and amylase activities. Cassava tubers of 12 months old were collected...
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The antibacterial and phytochemical screening of A. conyzoides and P. santalinoides were carried out to find the medicinal importance of these plants among the people of Ikwuano L.G.A in...
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The microbiological quality of ready to eat vended food at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike was evaluated. The objective of the study was to determine and characterize the...
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This study was conducted to evaluate the bacterial profile on butchering tables samples in Umudike, Abia State. Butchering tables swab samples were collected from the tables of meat...
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Tools used in beauty salons can become contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms and can be potential reservoirs of pathogenic microorganisms. This study was aimed at evaluating microbial...
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Food safety is a major issue of concern in the world. This is because unsafe foods pose global health challenges/threats. Foodborne diseases have been reported to cause about 48 million...
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This study evaluated the Thiamine and Riboflavin concentrations in fermented maize using lactic acid bacteria. A total of four (4) different species of Lactic acid bacteria were isolated...
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In the present study,10 samples of beef suya and chicken suya was collected respctively from different food vendors at different strategic location in Ikwanuo LGA , Abia State were...
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Three brands of locally manufactured Antibiotic sensitivity discs (Optadisk, Brodisk, and Brodisk) were evaluated for their quality in comparison with a foreign brand (Abtek) in an Agar...
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The possible contamination of eight brands of pasta food which include Indomie, spaghetti investigated following the identification of pesticide residues in Indomie noodles and the...
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A total of 65 isolates of Staphylococcus aureus (25) and Escherichia coil (30) were isolated from different clinical samples. Bioflim formation was determined in trypticase soy broth and...
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The isolation and characterization of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) responsible for the fermentation of some cereal -based products (Akamu, Kunu-zaki and Burukutu) were evaluated in order to...
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Fifty (50) poultry intestinal fluid samples were collected from Ubani market in Umuahia. The intestinal fluid samples were subjected to laboratory analysis to isolate the Salmonella spp....
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Staphylococcus aureus which is one of the most successful and adaptable human pathogens that can exist as a commensal on human skin on one hand and become a pathogen capable of...
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Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) as probiotic organisms can he sourced from fermented diary and vegetable products. The problem in Nigeria is their affordability to the greater populace, as the...
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Microbiological analysis of raw beef obtained form slaughter house (Eluwma) and markets Amiy Ahaha, and Ovim in lsuikwuato L.G.A Abia state as carried out using...
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The antimicrobial sensitivity pattern\resistance of E.coli isolates from poultry was investigated. Four different samples (the feacal, cloacal, intestinal fluids, and hand wash water) were...
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Plants has formed the basis of traditional systems which has been used against a wide range of' infections diseases, the plant Anthocleista vogelii, has been screened for antibacterial and...