Microbiology

Antimicrobial Properties Of Coconut Oil

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 The antimicrobial properties of coconut oil was investigated, and it showed the susceptibility pattern of some clinically important microorganisms. The zone diameter of...

43 pages (8736 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Isolation And Characterization Of Biofilm Forming Bacteria In Drinking Water At Male And Female Hostels In Micheal Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike

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The present study was carried out to determine the prevalence of bacterial organisms isolated from biofilms of water system. Our results clearly demonstrated the overall prevalence raie of...

63 pages (13622 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Prevalence Of Shigella From Stool Samples In Diarrhea Patients

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The prevalence of Shigella species in stool samples of diarrhea patient and their antibiogram, their studies. A total of (30) samples comprising 10 samples from each of three hospitals were...

40 pages (7044 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Isolation And Evaluation Of Microorganisms From Dump Sites In Umuahia Metropolis For Antibiotic Production

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This study was carried out to isolate and screen soil microorganisms that have potential to produce antibiotics. Twenty (20) soil samples were collected from four (4) different dump sites...

46 pages (6883 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Isolation And Antibiotic Sensitivity Profile Of Salmonella Typhi Isolated From Stools Of Female Students Of Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike

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 Hundred (100) stool samples were collected from the female students of the Michael Okpara University of agriculture, umudike hostels, to isolate and determine the antibiotic...

57 pages (12235 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Antimicrobial And Phytochemical Analyses Of Cola Acuminata,Cola Vera, And Garcinia Cola And Their Effects On Some Human Pathogens

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The phylochemicals and antimicrobiai analysis of Cola acuminata. Cola vera and Gqrcinia cola   were carried out on Staphylococcus  aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella ...

55 pages (11061 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Isolation And Identification Of Biodegrading Fungal Species From Petroleum Contaminated Soil In Rural Areas Of Umuahia

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This study evaluated the isolation and identification of biodegrading fungal species. The sites (Umudike mechanic workshop and Imo lane mechanic workshop) used for this study are designated...

39 pages (8804 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Physicochemical And Microbiological Qualities Of Umuariaga River

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This study determined the microbiological and physicochemical qualities of Umuariaga River in Ikwuano LGA of Umuahia. A total of 30 samples collected over a 10 day period from three...

62 pages (14055 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Microbiological Destruction Of Constructional And Decoration Materials Of Buildings

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This study was carried out to isolate some of the possible species of microorganisms on different constructional and decoration materials of buildings. A total of 42 microbial isolates was...

162 pages (10375 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Multi-Drug Resistant (Mdr) Bacteria Isolated From Selected Recreational Waters In Umuahia, Abia State.

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The present study investigates the prevalence of multi-drug resistant bacteria isolates from selected recreational waters in Umuahia, Abia State Nigeria. The bacteria isolates were...

66 pages (11332 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Extraction And Quantification Of Lactic Acid Bacteria Bacteriocins From ‘Ogiri’; A Locally Fermented Food

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This study was carried out to extract and quantify the lactic acid bacteriocins from ‘Ogiri’ a locally fermented food. A total of nine (10) samples of Ogiri were purchased from local...

63 pages (13342 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Antimicrobial Activities Of Bryophyllum Pinnatum Leaf Extracts On Sputum Isolates

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The antimicrobial activities of the leaf extracts of Bryophyllum pinnatum on sputum isolates were studied. Organisms obtained from the culture of the infected sputum includes...

71 pages (12501 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Isolation Of Salmonella From Ready To Eat Foods And Their Antibiotic Profile

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Salmonella species were isolated from ready to eat foods and their antibiotic profile was studied. Meat pie, egg roll, chicken pie and suya were collected from three different places within...

49 pages (11284 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Evaluation Of The Effect Of Varied Culture Conditions And Nutritional Requirements In The Production Of Antimicrobial Metabolites By Streptomyces Species

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Streptomyces species was isolated from soil samples using spread plate method on Streptomyces agar while Streptomyces broth was used for fermentation and optimization. The varied culture...

56 pages (10249 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Microorganisms Associated With Waste Dumpsite In Aba, Abia State Nigeria

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This study was to determining the microorganisms associated with refuse dump sites in Aba Metropolis, Abia State. A total of four (4) decomposing wastes and soil samples each were collected...

61 pages (12506 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Isolation And Identification Of Streptomyces Species With Antifungal Activity Against Fungal Phytopathogens Causing Pawpaw Rot

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The present study isolated and identified Streptomyces species from soil samples having antifungal activity against selected fungal phytopathogens (Aspergillus niger, Rhizopus stolonifer,...

58 pages (12902 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Microbial Assessment Of Indoor Air Of Day-Care Centers In Umuahia

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The microbial indoor quality of five Day-care centers in Umuahia was accessed. The five centers were chosen to cover the different parks of Umuahia, they include We care International...

40 pages (5985 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

SURVEILLANCE OF NOSOCOMIAL PATHOGENS IN THE HOSPITAL WARD OF MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE UMUDIKE ABIA STATE

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Nosocomial pathogens are hospital acquired pathogens.The infections caused by these Pathogens occurs within 48hours of hospital admission, they are serious threats to patients care.Swabs...

53 pages (6430 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

MICROBIAL QUALITY OF READY TO EAT FOOD (AKIDI) SOLD IN UMUAHIA METROPOLIS, ABIA STATE, NIGERIA

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The microbial quality of ready to eat Akidi consumed within Umuahia metropolis was assessed. Five samples were obtained within Umuahia markets. The bacteria isolated from the ready to eat...

50 pages (9517 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

MICROBIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE (ATM) KEYPADS OF BANKS USED IN MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE, ABIA STATE, NIGERIA

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Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is used by millions of people each day. This study was aimed at- examining the microbial load of banks’ ATM keypads located within Michael Okpara...

58 pages (10729 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

EVALUATION OF BACERIAL CONTAMINATION OF SHARED HAND TOWEL IN RESTURANTS IN UMUAHIA, ABIA STATE

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The study evaluated the bacterial contamination and antibiotic susceptibility profile of shared hand towels used in restaurants in Umuahia metropolis, Abia State. A total of 50 shared hand...

38 pages (7071 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF MICROALGAE FROM POND AND FRESH WATER

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This project involved isolation and identification of microalgae from pond and fresh water. The aim of the research was to enumerate the algal species that inhabit pond and fresh water...

25 pages (4265 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

MICROBIOLOGY OF STUDENTS’ TOILET DOOR HANDLES IN MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSIY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE

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A total of 50 door handles of student toilets in Michael Okpara university of Agriculture Umudike. Toilet was randomly and analyzed using a sterile swab stick soaked with normal saline. The...

44 pages (6752 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

EVALUATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF MICROORGANISMS ISOLATED FROM FERMENTED OGI

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Ogi is a popular fermented cereal gruel consumed mainly in the western part of Nigeria. Traditionally, ogi is normally administered to diarrhea patients to reduce the frequency of stooling....

73 pages (15940 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

STUDY AND COMPARISON OF BACTERIAL LOADS ON CELL PHONES USED BY MOUAU STUDENTS, FOOD HANDLERS AND BUTCHERS

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Cell phones can act as a potential microbiological threat, serving as vehicles to transfer contamination from one place to another. The aim of this study was therefore to isolate, identify...

39 pages (7568 words) · Projects · 4 years ago
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