Volume 37, Issue 2 (December)

Articles in this Issue

18 articles
1
Research Article

Antibiotics-resistance pattern of bacteria isolated from fish ponds in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria

Aina, O.R*, Olaleye, O.N.

Aquacultures are practised in different water confinements which include plastic ponds, concrete and earthen and are known to harbour pathogens. In aquaculture (fish rearing) the use of antibiotics is on the increase where they are used as disease eradicators and as growth promoters. This study sought to investigate the antibiotic resistance pattern of bacteria isolated from fish ponds in Ikorodu,...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6609-6618
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Research Article

Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activity of Two Plant Extracts against Multidrug-Resistant Stenotrophomonas maltophilia of Clinical Origin

Agu, G. C*, Agbolade, O. A, Ezima, E. N, Sossou, I. T, Afolabi, O. T., Onabanjo, M. A, Coker, M. O

New antibacterial agents are pressingly in need to combat the outgrowing incidence of bacterial resistance, which has been number one significant public health threat. The antibacterial activity and phytochemical components of Cannabis sativa and Garcinia kola against Stenotrophomonas maltophilia from diabetic patients with wound infection were investigated. Pure and type isolates of S. maltophili...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6619-6631
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Research Article

Antibiogram of Enteric Bacteria in Pharmaceutical Industrial Wastewater and Surrounding Groundwater Sources

Olalemi, A. O*, Ajayi, O. J, Abiola, O. O, Usifo, J. I.

This study set out to determine the influence of microbial quality of wastewater from a pharmaceutical industry on surrounding groundwater sources and antibiotic susceptibility of isolated bacteria. Wastewater and water samples were collected from the study sites and the concentrations of enteric bacteria were determined using standard microbiological technique. Physicochemical characteristics of ...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6632-6642
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Research Article

Antibacterial Susceptibility Pattern of Bacteria Associated With Wound Infections in Benue State University Teaching Hospital Makurdi, Nigeria

Aernan P. T.*, Yaji M. E., Obiagwu V. E

Data on the isolated bacteria causing wound infections is currently needed in Nigeria to determine the best management practice and antibiotics to be adopted in wound infection treatment to reduce the cost, pains and improve recovery of affected patients. This work is aimed at identifying bacteria isolated from wound infections in Benue State Teaching Hospital Makurdi Nigeria. Samples were collect...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6643-6651
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Research Article

Molecular Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta lactamase Producing Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Duck Droppings

Romiluyi B*, Itaman, V. O., Odumosu B, Adeleye I. A, Smith S. I

The transmission of the members of the Enterobacteriaceae family with extended spectrum has become a cause for concern. Food animals have been researched to be reservoirs of antimicrobial resistance especially in developing part of the world where there is indiscriminate prophylactic use of antibiotics in animal farming. This study investigated molecular identification and antibiotics resistance o...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6652-6658
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Research Article

Incidence of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae among Patients attending Selected Hospitals in Minna, Nigeria

Baba, J.*, Mabekoje O. O., Sanda I., Majiya, H. M, Baba U. A, Chock, J.J, AbdulRahaman A. A, Abdullahi, M, Jibril F. L, Dauda, D

Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by infection with the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. This work was carried out from April to June, 2022 to determine the incidence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae among patients attending some selected Hospitals in Minna, Niger State. One hundred and twenty (120) samples collected, which includes, high vaginal swabs,81 (67.50%) , endo cervical s...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6659-6668
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Research Article

Effect of Different Rates of Single Super Phosphate and Frequency of Megagreen on Nodulation, Nitrogen Fixation and Yield of Cowpea

Adigun M. O.*, Abiola I. O., Babalola O. A

Megagreen is a bio stimulant, containing micronized calcite whose particles act quickly on the vegetal metabolism via foliar surface. Therefore experiment was carried out at the screen house of the College of Plant Science and Crop Production at the Federal Univer sity of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria to investigate the effect of different rates of single super phosphate ...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6669-6675
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Research Article

Fermentation and Biocontrol of Mycotoxins in Sorghum bicolor L. Moench Sold in Selected Markets in Abeokuta Metropolis, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Adewunmi A. A*, Chingoma G. I.

Sorghum bicolor L. Moench (Guinea corn) is a cereal that is widely planted and consumed as staple in Nigeria. Mycotoxin contamination of this grain can present public health concerns to consumers especially children, where it can be fatal. This study investigated the use of fermentation as a biocontrol strategy to mitigate mycotoxins present in Sorghum bicolor grains. A total of 3 0 samples of sor...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6676-6682
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Research Article

Antimicrobial Activity of Clay against Some Skin Infection Isolates

Isichei-ukah O. B*, Ofie O. G.

The rising global threat of resistance of microorganisms to antibiotics is alarming. This has necessitated the use of alternative antimicrobial agents in the treatment of infectious diseases caused by pathogens. Clay has since been under investigation for its antimicrobial and therapeutic properties. This study investigated the physicochemical quality and antimicrobial activity of some clay agains...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6683-6690
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Research Article

Characterization of Antibiotics Resistant Enterococci Isolated from Epe Dam Water, Lagos Nigeria

Oyeyipo F.M*, Adebanjo A. U, Oyetade O. E, Olanrewaju V. A., Ogundipe E. I.

Dams have been constructed worldwide to dependably provide people with safe water to drink, which has become the practice in developed areas of Nigeria and is acknowledged as a fundamental human right and a cost effective measure for controlling disease. However, the glo bal scientific community is increasingly concerned by descriptions of these dams to be aquatic reservoirs of antibiotic resistan...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6691-6700
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Research Article

Molecular Characterisation and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Pseudomonas Species Isolated from Infected Wounds of Patients in Insurgency-Stricken Maiduguri, Borno State

Issa A*, Ngoshe I. Y, Isa T., Bello S. H., Tom I. M, Benisheikh A., Ali K. H, Edumuyideen I. O, Fowora M. A., Audu R

Multidrug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been known to cause infections among hospitalised patients leading to significant morbidity and mortality. Carbapenems are usually deployed for treating these infections. This work focused on molecular characterisation and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of wound infections due to Pseudomonas species from four major hospitals within Maiduguri, Ni...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6701-6712
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Research Article

Antibacterial Activity of Anacardium occidentale (Cashew) Stem Bark against Bacterial Isolates

Baba, J.*, Mabekoje O. O., Shehu S, Mohammed S. B, Majiya, H. M, Chock, J.J, AbdulRahaman A. A, Abdullahi, M, Jibril F. L, Dauda, D

The aim of this study was to investigate the relative antibacterial activity and phytochemical properties of ethanolic and water extracts of Anacardium occidentale (cashew) stem bark. The phytochemicals were screened using qualitative methods. Qualitatively analyzed phytochemical constituents in the stem bark extracts includes carbohydrates, alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, sterols, anthr...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6712-6720
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Research Article

Antibiotics Resistance: A Global Health Challenge

Aniashi S. O*, Dike O. I

Infectious diseases have been the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in low-income countries, especially in children. The development of antibiotics led to the improvement of life expectancy by about 8 years as they could be used to treat infections that were previously life-threatening. They have also made possible complex surgeries that could otherwise kill the pati...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6721-6728
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Research Article

Antibacterial Activities of Fenugreek Oil and Seed Extracts on Selected Pathogenic Bacteria and Proximate Composition of Fenugreek Seed

Raji-Idowu F. O. O.*

Fenugreek is an annually globally grown medicinal plant known for its various bioactive components, including antibacterial activities. It have been consumed medically for food as condiments. The proximate analysis of fenugreek seed showed that carbohydrates (37.79 %) had the highest value followed by fibre (22.48%), protein (20.76%), moisture (8.96%), fat (6.57%) and lowest value was recorded for...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6729-6735
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Research Article

Microbiological Safety of Ready-To-Eat Foods and Hand Hygiene Assessment of Food Handlers in a Nigerian Private University

Oyedeji B. A*, Bejide O. S, Taiwo M. O, Shofunde A. A, Omeonu F. C, Babalola C. P.

Ready-to-eat foods are widely available in public places including tertiary institutions. The safety of the foods is often compromised by poor hygiene and inadequate sanitary facilities and can have debilitating effects on human health. Unfortunately, the microbiological quality of foods sold at Nigerian universities is rarely routinely assessed. Food samples from the cafeteria of a Nigerian priva...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6736-6743
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Research Article

Isolation and Screening of Linamarase Producing Microorganisms for Detoxification of Cyanide in Cassava

Benjamin C. I*, Braide, Wesley, Okorondu S. I., Mike-Anosike E. E.

This research focuses on isolation and screening of linamarase producing microorganisms for detoxification of cyanide in cassava tubers. Linamarase is the enzyme that breaks down the toxic substance, linamarin (cyanogenic glucoside) in cassava. A total of six microorganisms were isolated and screened. Out of the six isolates, two were able to grow in a medium containing potassium cyanide (KCN) sol...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6744-6751
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Research Article

Dynamics of fungi associated with storage of dried fermented cocoa beans varieties in Nigeria

Ogundeji B. A*, Akintokun, A. K., Akintokun, P. O., Afolabi O. R, Ogundeji F. O, Agbeniyi S. O

Fungi associated with seed coats and nibs of dried fermented F3 Amazon and CRIN Tc series cocoa beans varieties stored for 120 days at 29-34oC/RH 55-65% (low humidity condition) and 29-31oC/RH 85-95% (high humidity condition) were isolated and identified at 15-day intervals (till the end of storage) using standard methods. Percentage of occurrence of each of the isolated fungal species was also ca...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6752-6759
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Research Article

The Effect of Aspartame on L-asparaginase Activity using Streptomyces species

Dimowo C. G*, Osazuwa N. I.

L-asparaginase is the first therapeutic enzyme with antineoplastic properties that has been studied broadly by researchers and scientists far and wide. Aspartame is a methyl ester of aspartic acid and phenylalanine dipeptides. The aim of this research was to ascertain the effect of aspartame on L- asparaginase (enzyme) activities from marine water Isolate. Soil and water samples from lagoon and oc...

Dec, 2023 pp. 6760-6765
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