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Hussaini, I.m.

Department of Microbiology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.

4 Publications

Publications 4

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Research Article Vol. 35, Issue 1

Characterization and Serotyping of Pasteurella multocida isolated from Deep Litter and Free-range Chickens in Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria

Fowl cholera caused by Pasteurella multocida is a signifant threat to the poultry industry that  hampers profit margin for poultry production. This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence and  serotypes of P. multocida among deep litter and free-range chickens in Vom, Nigeria. A total of 200 cloacal  swabs, comprising of 100 each from hea...

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Research Article Vol. 35, Issue 1

Antibiotic Resistance Trend of Uropathogenic Klebsiella pneumoniae in a Hospital in Abuja, North Central Nigeria, 2014-2015

Antibiotic resistance surveillance is essential in the effective response to the global emergence  and spread of multidrug resistant bacteria. This study was carried to determine the trend of antibiotic  resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from urine between January, 2014 and December, 2015 in a  hospital in Abuja, North Central Nigeria. U...

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Research Article Vol. 34, Issue 2

Production of Citric Acid by Local Strains of Aspergillus niger using Pineapple Peels as Substrate

This study was conducted to screen for citric acid production by local strains of Aspergillus niger isolated from soils of four locations within Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria namely: botanical garden, refuse dumpsite, flower bed and sheep pen sites. Proximate compositions of the pineapple peel were determined using standard procedures ...

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Research Article Vol. 34, Issue 2

Assessment of the Probiotic Potential of Lactobacillus species Isolated from Selected Brands of Yoghurt sold in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Hussaini, I.M.*, Isah, A.,, Gide, S., Sherif, W., Anas, G.

Probiotics are non-pathogenic and non-toxigenic bacteria that serve as a natural barrier against pathogenic enteric bacteria. Yoghurt and other fermented dairy products are the most common source of probiotics.This study was carried out to assess the probiotic potential of Lactobacillus species isolated from different brands of yoghurt. Nine(9) ...

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