Nwankwo, I.u

Department Of Microbiology; Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State Nigeria

3 Publications

Publications 3

Research Article Vol. 36, Issue 2

Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Producing Bacteria from Hospital Laboratory Equipment in Madonna Catholic Hospital, Abia State, Nigeria

Nwankwo, I.U^*, Edward K.C, Udensi, C.G, Favour, U., Ihediwa, F.U

Extended-spectrum Beta-lactamases (ESBLs) producing bacteria have been identified as a major cause of hospital-acquired infections that can have serious clinical consequences, including multiple drug resistance. This study aimed to screen hospital laboratory equipment for extended-spectrum betalactamase-producing bacteria. A total of sixty (60) sam...

Dec, 2022 Vol. 36, Issue 2

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Research Article Vol. 35, Issue 2

Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori among Suspected Stomach Ulcer Patients Attending Two Mission Hospitals in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

Nwankwo, I.U^*, Edward, K.C., Nwoba, C.N, Ezeanwe, G.O.

Helicobacter pylori, a leading cause of gastritis, peptic ulcers, and other gastritis-related diseases in both developed and developing countries, is a significant public health concern in developed and developing countries, with a disproportionately high burden in economically developing countries due to poor sanitation. This study aims to isolate...

Dec, 2021 Vol. 35, Issue 2

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Research Article Vol. 35, Issue 2

Antibacterial Activity of three Broad Spectrum Antibiotics against some Clinical Bacterial Isolates

Nwankwo, I.U^*, Edward, K.C., Nwoba, C.N, Uzuegbu, N.N.

Antibiotics, either produced by microorganisms or formulated synthetically have a dynamic attribute of inhibiting Growth or completely suppressing the toxic effect of microorganisms. This study aimed to compare the antibacterial strength of three common antibiotics: Ciprofloxacin, Gentamycin and Erythromycin against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas ae...

Dec, 2021 Vol. 35, Issue 2

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