V. J. Umoh

Occurrence of Enteric Pathogens on Fresh Produce Grown on Irrigated Soils

G. O. Abakpa, V. J. Umoh, J. B. Ameh, S. E. Yakubu, J. K. P. Kwaga & A. M. Ibekwe · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aims: To assess the potential health risks of fresh produce grown on irrigated soils treated with manure in Kano State, a large produce region in Nigeria. Methodology: Fresh produce irrigated with wastewater on manure treated soils were assessed for the prevalence, serotype distr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/13910

Prevalence of Dengue Virus and Malaria in Patients with Febrile Complaints in Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria

M. O. Idoko, S. A. Ado & V. J. Umoh · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Aim: To determine the prevalence of dengue virus and malaria parasites in febrile patients in Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria. Study Design: Cross sectional. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria, during February...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/15588

Antibacterial Resistance Profile and PCR Detection of Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Salmonella serovars Isolated from Blood Samples of Hospitalized Subjects in Kano, North-West, Nigeria

M. Abdullahi, S. O. Olonitola, V. J. Umoh & I. H. Inabo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aim: The aims of the study were to determine the antibacterial resistance profile and detect the presence of antibacterial resistance genes of Salmonella isolates recovered from the blood samples of hospitalized subjects in Kano metropolis. Study Design: The study is a descriptiv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/9711