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The evaluation of microbial succession of Cassava for Garri processing was carried out using grated or homogenized cassava for microbial analysis. The media used were Nutrient agar for...
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Powdered tobacco (snuff) is a finely ground product of Nicotina tabacum leaves that is taken by inhalation through the nose or by tucking it between the lower lips and the gum. The...
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This study was aimed at determining the microbiological quality of some brands of locally produced cosmetics powders sold within Umuahia metropolis. A total of thirty (30) samples; fifteen...
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This study was to determine the microbiological and biochemical changes during fermentation of sorghum bicolor using Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The bacteria species isolated from...
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This work was aimed at evaluating microbial contamination on tool used in hair barbing saloons. Hundred and twelve (112) samples were collected from different locations using a moistened...
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Nosocomial infections are of public health concern globally. Despite the use of a variety of method and techniques for cleaning and sterilization of environmental surfaces, they still...
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The contributions of microorganisms in deterioration of African breadfruit during storage was investigated in this study. Matured breadfruit of seeded variety of African breadfruit...
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Microbial quality of Shawarma sold in Umuahia metropolis; Twenty(20) shawarma sandwiches comprising of two categories, Beef Sharwama (B1-B10), and Chicken Sharwama (C1-C10), were...
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The disposal of Udara skin as waste has become a major concern that constitutes an environmental hazard for many countries because it is a major solid by-product. Dried udara peels have a...
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Safety of food is a basic requirement of food quality. A total of 10 samples of food (jollof rice) randomly purchased from ten different eateries in Michael Okpara University of...
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This study was carried out to determine the succession of microorganisms in fermented african oil bean seed. The samples were prepared by two traditional methods, packaged...
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Bacillus species was isolated from soil samples using spread plate method on nutrient agar while peptone water was used as the production medium. The production of bacitracin was...
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Salmonella species from the intestinal fluid of cows was screened for multidrug resistance. Out of 60 samples collected, 28(46.6%) were positive for Salmonella species while 32(53.4%) were...
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The preservative effect of ginger, garlic and calcium propionate on bread was evaluated. Bread produced by incorporating these preservative (Ginger, garlic and calcium propionate) were...
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Extended spectrum β- Lactamase (ESBL) producing Enterobacteriaceae have become widespread in hospitals and are increasing in community settings where they cause a variety of infections. 40...
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Thirty (30) samples of chicken and beef suya varieties were aseptically collected from suya vendors at three different sale points in Umuahia Metroplis, Abia State. Studies on the...
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This work critically analyses the saccharification of soursop peel for ethanol production. The increasing demand for ethanol production for various industrial purposes has necessitated...
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Serratia marcescens was isolated from soil samples using spread plate method on Mac.Conkey agar while Mac.Conkey broth was used for fermentation and production of prodigiosin. The...
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Microbial quality of frozen fishes obtained from three different markets were carried out using standard methods. The total viable count ranged from 1.2x104cfu/g to 1.9 x104cfu/g for Ndoro...
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The study was aimed at assessing asymptomatic bacteriuria among female students of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State. Randomly sampled clean catch midstream...
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Garcinia kola and Dennettia tripetala were examined for their antibacterial activity against clinical isolates (S. aureus and E.coli). The samples (Garcinia kola and (Dennettia tripetala)...
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The detection of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in poultry, fish and pig farm droppings were studied. Staphylococcus aureus was isolated from 3 sources including; fish...
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The present study aimed at comparing the microbiota of stool of healthy persons and the microbiota of the diarrhoeic stool of patients with gastrointestinal tract infection. A total of 50...
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This work was carried out to determine the physicochemical analysis of honey, phytochemical analysis of cinnamon bark powder and to examine their antibacterial activity against isolated...
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Four microorganisms causing gastroenteritis were used for the study of the antimicrobial effect of Urtica dioica and Phyllanthus niruri extracts.The bacterial pathogens used were...