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This study evaluated the isolation and characterization of indigenous microorganisms from waste dump sites in Umuahia metropolis. A total of Ten (10) waste samples were collected from five...
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Characterization of Microorganisms associated with the spoilage of banana was carried out Banana samples used in this study were purchased in different market places within Urnuahia The...
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Public contact surfaces such as door handles frequently touched with hands can act as vehicles of disease transmission. The aim of this study was to isolate, identify bacteria contaminant...
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This study evaluated the incidence of enteriobacteriacea from poultry feeds. Four different feed types (starter, grower, finisher and layers feed) were ed from feed brands (Vital feed, Top...
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The aim of this study is to determine microorganisms found in the Ear, Throat and Nose of Michael Okpara Unversity of Agriculture Students. A total of 30 swab samples of throat swab, nasal...
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Probiotic is a viable microbial dietary supplement that is beneficial for the host through its effects
in the intestinal tract. Akamu is an important source of Lactobacilli. The “akamu”...
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is the most commonly identified antimicrobial-resistant pathogen in hospitals in many parts of the world. This study was aimed at...
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This study evaluated the Isolation and Identification of Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from fermented unripe plantain (Musa paradisiaca) juice. The unripe plantain used for this work were...
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This work was conducted to determine bacterial species associated with wound sepsis and their sensitivity patterns to antibiotics. The wound swabs were collected from sixty (50) patient in...
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Food borne disease outbreaks linked with Ready to eat foods have been associated with various foodborne pathogens .The initial microbiological load on Ready to eat food ingredients is...
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This study investigated the determination of probiotic potential of Lactic Acid Bacteria from traditional fermented foods. A total of 34 Lactic Acid Bacteria were identified, characterized...
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As one of the common sources of protein available to man, fish is highly consumed due to its lower cholesterol content and price. So it forms a rich protein source for both poor and rich....
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Extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) are a group of plasmid mediated, diverse complex and rapidly evolving enzymes that are posing a major therapeutic challenge today in the treatment of...
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Citric acid is a ubiquitous intermediate product of metabolism and is found in practically all plants and animals. The aim of the study was to utilize orange peel as biomass for the...
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Indiscriminate use of antibiotics is very common in developing countries, it is a major cause for development of antimicrobial-resistance. Thus it has now become essential to look for...
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The aim of this study is to evaluate bacteriological contamination of poultry feed sold in Umuahia, Abia State. A total of Ten (10) poultry feed samples were collected from different...
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This study evaluated the diversity of indigenous microorganisms associated with cocoa pod fermentation. The fully ripe harvested cocoa pods (Theobroma cacao L.) were purchased from...
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The interest in plant remedies has been spurred by several factors including their effectiveness, the high cost and side effects of orthodox medicines.
This study was aimed to...
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Studies have shown that wounds in hospital settings are at high risk of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) carriage and infection. The prevalence of this bacteria and...
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This study was conducted to screen the most efficient amylase producing Bacillus sp. and compare the methods for the determination of amylase from Bacillus strains. Different strains of...
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Tomato and pepper are rich source of vitamins and also rich source of minerals which makes it an essential component of food. The microorganisms associated with the spoilage of physical...
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The study evaluated the antibacterial activity of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) and lime (Ctrus aurantifolia) leaf extract with different solvents (methanol and aqueous) on some pathogenic...
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The study evaluated the microbial contamination of used weavon and hair tools of students within Michael Okpara University Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State. A total of ten (10) MOUAU...
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The microbial changes which took place during the steeping and storage of pan (ogi) was studied. The steeped water had an initial pH of 6.8 which latter reduced to 4.9 at the end of...
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A formulated agro-based fluid simply refers to any substance either liquid or gas prepared methodically from agricultural products that cannot sustain, a tangential or shearing force when...