Chibuzo V. Nwokafor

Antimicrobial Activities of Moringa, Neem and Ginger Plant Extracts against Bacteria Associated with the Spoilage of Fruit Juice

Chibuzo V. Nwokafor, Chukwuma G. Udensi, Henry N. Ogbonna, Chinedu E. Udekwu, Ugonna D. Nwankpa, Emmanuel K. Amanze, Wisdom N. Chibuzor & Kenechukwu C. Okeke · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2020

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the antibacterial activity of Moringa, Neem, and Ginger plant extracts on the bacteria species isolated from fruit juice samples. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia Stat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2020/v7i430179

Evaluation of Nephrotoxic and Hepatotoxic Potential of Artesunate in Malaria Patients

Ugonna D. Nwankpa, Henry N. Ogbonna, Chinedu E. Udekwu & Chibuzo V. Nwokafor · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Aim: To evaluate the nephrotoxic and hepatotoxic potentials of artesunate in humans. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria, between November and December 2019. Methodology: 70 blood samples...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v11i230181

Antibacterial Activity of Moringa oleifera Root Bark Extract against Some Pathogenic Organisms

Emmanuel K. Amanze, Ugonna D. Nwankpa, Chinedu E. Udekwu, Henry N. Ogbonna, Chibuzo V. Nwokafor & Chukwuma G. Udensi · Asian Journal of Immunology · 2020

Aim: The study is aimed at evaluating the antibacterial activity of Moringa oleifera root bark extract against pathogenic organisms. Method: The antibacterial activity of methanolic and aqueous extracts of Moringa oleifera root bark was investigated against test organisms (Staphy...

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Incidence of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Nostrils of Mouau Students

Miracle I. Okoh, Philip C. Odoemena, Emmanuel K. Amanze, Jane K. Peter, Eberechukwu O. Azubuike, Chibuzo V. Nwokafor & Justina O. Omaba · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2021

Aim: This study is carried out to determine the prevalence of nasal carriage of staphylococcus aureus among Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) students and determine the antibiotics susceptibility pattern. Methods: Nasal swab specimens collected from the ant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2021/v10i230223

The Prevalence of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Producing Uropathogenic Escherichia coli from Mouau Female Hostel Students

Emmanuel K. Amanze, Ogechukwu B. Ochomma, Chukwuma G. Udensi, Chizurum P. Christian, Chioma S. Dike, Joseph C. Okakpu & Chibuzo V. Nwokafor · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2022

Aim: The study is aimed at determining the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern and production of Extended-spectrum Βeta-Lactamase (ESBLs) among Escherichia coli isolates from urine samples. Methods: A total of 35 samples of early morning mid-stream urine samples of about 10-15 m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i4255