E. O. Nwankwo

Bacterial Contamination of User Interface of Automated Teller Machines (ATM) of Various Banks in Umuahia Metropolis, Abia State, Nigeria

E. O. Nwankwo & J. C. Offiah · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2015

Aims: To evaluate the bacterial diversity and degree of contamination obtainable on the ATM buttons as money is being collected and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of the isolates. Study Design:  Cross-sectional study including all ATM user interface in the banks within Umuahia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/22812

Isolation and Identification of Some Microbial Pathogens Associated with the External Body Surface of Periplaneta americana in Umuahia, Abia State

E. O. Nwankwo, K. N. Onusiriuka, B. J. Elesho & O. G. Pipi · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2015

Aim: This study was carried out to isolate and identify the microbial pathogens of medical importance on the external body surfaces of Periplaneta americana collected from toilet areas, residential/hostel areas and health facilities in Umuahia metropolis, Abia State, south-easter...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/22891

Evaluation of CHROMagar ESBL and Double Disk Synergy Test (DDST) for Screening of Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase Producing Uropathogens in South-South Nigeria

F. Z. Uyanga, E. O. Ekundayo, E. O. Nwankwo & A. I. Inimfon · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Background/Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of CHROMagar ESBL in comparison with Double Disc Synergy Test (DDST) for the detection of ESBL producing uropathogens. Methods: Six hundred and sixty urine samples were collected from pregnant women atten...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i430150