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L. O. Amadi

Publications (11)

Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of Airborne Aspergillus flavus and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Public Toilets within Port Harcourt, Nigeria

L. O. Amadi, T. Sampson & Nwala Noble Iwezor · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

MRSA is a major contributor to skin infections, bloodstream infections, toxic shock syndrome, and joint inflammation. Aspergillus flavus can result in a range of health issues these problems include allergic reactions, aspergilloma, both invasive and non-invasive. infections are...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v16i4313

Isolation and Evaluation of Alternative Baker’s Yeast from Deteriorated Agro-waste Fruits

P. I. Edebiri, L. O. Amadi & R. R. Nrior · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

Background: The baking industry is a significant contributor to the global food sector, with the global bread and bakery market projected to reach USD 573.2 billion by 2028, driven by increasing population and changing consumer preferences. However, the industry faces challenges...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i31726

Screening of Bacterial Isolates with Probiotic Potential of Tiger Nut Drink, Ogi and Palm Wine

N. N. Odu, L. O. Amadi & E. O. Aguamah · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2021

Probiotics are live microorganisms that are very beneficial to human health when consumed in a sufficient amount. Screening and fingerprinting of isolates with probiotic potentials from indigenous food products were evaluated. Fresh palm wine, Ogi and Tiger nut drinks were bought...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2021/v24i730250

Assessment of Physicochemical and Bacteriological Quality of Well Water Samples in Ido Community, Nigeria

N. P. Akani, L. O. Amadi & I. M. Amafina · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

This study was carried out to investigate the physicochemical and bacteriological quality of well water samples in Ido community. Thirty water samples were collected from five different wells ( six samples from each well) and subjected to standard microbiological and physicochemi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i130284

Determination of Increase in Yield of Tropical Grasses Inoculated with Spirillum lipoferum

N. N. Ngerebara, L. O. Amadi & G. C. Vincent · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2020

Increase in yield of tropical grasses viz. digit grass (Digitaria decumbens), guinea grass (Panicum maximum) and pearl millet (Penisetum americanum) inoculated with tropical nitrogen-fixing bacterium, Spirillum lipoferum was investigated. The study was carried out for three conse...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i1130296

The Prevalence of Hepatitis B and C among HIV Positive Patients in Some Hospitals in Rivers State

M. A. Erasmus, N. P. Akani, L. O. Amadi & J. O. Williams · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) are all blood borne pathogens that are still global health challenges and were known to be endemic in Nigeria. Little work had been done on Hepatitis-B and C co-infection among HIV positive p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i830371

Assessing the Nutrient Quality of Biofertilizer Produced from Organic Waste Using Lysinibacillus Macroides and Alcaligens Faecalis

V. Amadi, S. A. Wemedo & L. O. Amadi · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2021

Biofertilizers are ecofriendly fertilizers that are produced via degradation of wastes by microorganisms. The efficiency of Lynsibacillus macroides and Alcaligens faecalis in the production of fertilizer from organic wastes was evaluated. The bacterial isolates were isolated from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2021/v10i130220

Molecular and Antibiotic Susceptibility Profiling of Bacteria Isolated from Pre-sterilized Food Samples Used as Substrates for Outdoor Air Quality Assessment

T. Sampson, G. Amaechi & L. O. Amadi · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

A large proportion of human population spend significant part of their life in the outdoor environment due to activities relating to occupation and other lifestyle related events. This work was carried out fundamentally, to identify the bacterial community influencing the quality...

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Prevalence and Antibiogram of Salmonella Species Isolated from Snail (Archachatina marginata) Sold in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

V. Daminabo, D. N. Ogbonna, N. N. Odu & L. O. Amadi · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

Increase in microbial population especially Salmonella species in food due to improper handling, storage and exposure to contaminants can raise public health concerns when consumed without adequate processing. This study evaluates the prevalence and antibiogram of Salmonella spec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i1230336

Prevalence of Rubella Specific IgG Antibodies among Expectant Mothers in Two Tertiary Hospitals in Rivers state, Nigeria

C. C. Adim, N. N. Odu, T. Sampson, L. O. Amadi & I. O. Okonko · Asian Research Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2020

Aims: Infections caused by rubella, though mild and self-limiting, can cause severe complications to newborn babies. It affects pregnant women mainly during their first trimester, invades the fetus leading to congenital rubella syndrome. This study was carried out to assess a pop...

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Prevalence of Rubella Specific IgM Antibodies among Expectant Mothers in Two Tertiary Hospitals in Rivers state, Nigeria

C. C. Adim, N. N. Odu, T. Sampson, L. O. Amadi & I. O. Okonko · Asian Journal of Immunology · 2020

Aim: Rubella virus screening in pregnancy has not been recommended during antenatal clinic days in Nigeria and most African countries. However, Rubella virus has been widely accepted as one of the viral aetiology of congenital transmission. Circulation of Rubella virus in the env...

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