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...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i4255
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...
Background: High cadmium-induced injuries have necessitated the search for potent and cost-effective herbal management models. Hence, this study aimed at evaluating the ameliorating effect of methanol extract of finger root bark (Uvaria chamae) on some selected biochemical parame...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2022/v18i130342
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...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2021/v10i230223
Aim: To determine the microbiological quality of zobo drink preserved with scent leaves. Methods: The zobo drink and scent leaves were prepared and evaluated using standard microbiological techniques. Results: Twenty three (23) bacteria species and fourteen (14) fungi species wer...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2020/v8i230187
Aim: To determine the prevalence of multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from nasal cavity of MOUAU students. Methods: The nasal specimens were evaluated using standard microbiological techniques and methicillin resistance test was checked for all isolates of Staphy...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2021/v9i130201
Chizurum P. Christian, George C. Njoku, Chibuzo V. Alisigwe, David U. Iloanusi, Emmanuel K. Amanze, Prisca C. Aririguzo & Isabel C. Nwagu·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2022
Infection in wound delays healing and may cause wound breakdown, herniation, and complete wound dehiscence. This study investigated the isolation and identification of bacteria associated with wound sepsis. A total number of ten (10) swab samples were collected at random from the...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v12i230267
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...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2020/v7i430179