D. E. Akafyi

Prevalence of Bacterial, Trichomonas and Candidal Vaginosis among Females in Angwan-Fulani, Palladan in Zaria, Nigeria

D. E. Akafyi, J. O. Oko, M. Umar, A. Obafemi & Rosemary Michael · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Aims: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of agents of vaginitis among females in Angwan-Fulani, Palladan-Zaria. Study Design: Experimental design used was a completely randomized design (CRD). Place and Duration of Study: Department of Science Laboratory Technol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/25649

Antibacterial Susceptibility of Heavy Metals Tolerant Bacteria Isolated from NILEST Tannery Effluent

J. O. Oko, M. Umar, D. E. Akafyi & M. Abdullahi · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Background: The emergence of multiple antibiotics resistance among bacterial population poses a potential threat to human health. The co-existence of metal/antibiotic resistance in bacterial strains suggests the role of heavy metals as a factor which can also contribute to drug r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/26580

Bacteriological Quality Assessment and Antibiogram Profile of Bacteria Associated with Sachet Drinking Water Sold at Zaria, Northern Nigeria

M. Umar, J. Kambai, I. B. Mohammed, J. O. Oko, A. A. Obafemi, Ibrahim Murtala, K. G. Ajiya, A. A. Yaya, I. M. Abdulkarim, D. E. Akafyi, S. Idris, U. T. Tashi & S. Ahmed · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2019

Aims: Bacteriological quality assessment and antibiogram profile of bacteria associated with sachet drinking water was carried out with view to determine the bacterial load and fitness of the water sold in the study area for human consumption. Materials and Methods: Ten samples o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2019/v2i230067