Aims: This study was aimed at determining the antibiotic susceptibility patterns of bacteria isolated from sachet water sold in Uyo metropolis, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Study Design: Sachet water was randomly sampled in Uyo Metropolis. Place and Duration of Study: Department of...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2019/v3i130085
R. H. Abimiku, Y. B. Ngwai, I. H. Nkene, B. E. Bassey, P. A. Tsaku, T. Ibrahim, S. C. Tama, D. Ishaleku & G. R. I. Pennap·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2019
Aims: This study investigated the molecular diversity and extended spectrum beta-lactamase resistance of diarrheagenic E. coli isolated from patients attending selected healthcare facilities in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Nasa...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2019/v3i130084
Surface swabs of the table eggs were carried out using sterile swab sticks. These were inoculated on Mannitol Salt Agar and incubated at 37°C for 24 hours. The isolates obtained were morphologically and biochemically characterized. 62% of the isolates obtained were identified as...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2019/v3i130083
Various strategies have been employed in the treatment and management of Salmonella infection however, Salmonella strains have gained resistance to antibiotics. This study was to determine in vitro anti-Salmonella activity of Boerhaavia diffusa leaf extract against clinical isola...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2019/v3i130081
Background: Palm wine is a traditional alcoholic beverage produce by natural fermentation of the sap of palm trees. Palm wine is normally use traditionally for the extraction of active ingredients from leaves, barks and stems of some medicinal search for new antimicrobial agents....
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2019/v2i430080
This study was carried out to determine the incidence of Ascariasis among primary school pupils in Jega and Maiyama of Kebbi state, Nigeria. Four hundred (400) stool samples were examined for Ascaris infections using formal-ether concentration techniques. The result of this study...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2019/v2i430079
Antibiotics resistance pattern of bacterial isolates has caused both economic and societal loses to mankind. In this study, ethical approval and samples were sought and obtained from the Brait-Whyte Memorial specialist hospital in Rivers State. Two hundred and seven (207) samples...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2019/v2i430078
Bacterial resistance to commonly used antibiotics is a threat to public health. This study focused on antibiogram testing of bacterial isolates from packaged and exposed cassava, plantain and yam flour using chloramphenicol, ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, levofloxacin, gentamicin,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2019/v2i430076
Although, different plant extracts have frequently been used singly and in combinations in folklore treatment of different ailments, the hidden truth behind their activity and efficacy is still to be fully scientifically established. Aim: To evaluate the effects of combined 50%...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2019/v2i430077
Aims: The aim of this study is to investigate the antimicrobial activities of aqueous and ethanolic (EtOH) extracts of orange (C. sinensis Pers.) and lime (C.aurantifolia (Christm.) Swingle) peels on some selected pathogenic bacteria isolated from jollof rice. Study Design: Antim...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2019/v2i330075