N. R. Agbakoba

Evaluation of a Chromogenic Medium for the Detection of ESBL with Comparison to Double Disk Synergy Test

C. C. Ezeanya, N. R. Agbakoba, C. E. Ejike & S. I. Okwelogu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Background: Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) producing bacterial strains are the major causes of nosocomial and community-acquired infections worldwide. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Brilliance ESBL Agar (BEA) (a chromogenic culture medium) for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/33259

Oral Bacteriome Compositions Identified by 16S rRNA Metagenomics in a Randomly Selected “Healthy” Nigerian Male and Female Subjects

Kingsley C. Anukam, I. N. Onwuzor, N. A. Olise, M. Duru & N. R. Agbakoba · International Journal of Research and Reports in Dentistry · 2018

Background: There is a dearth of information on the core oral bacteriome compositions of healthy Africans especially Nigerians, mostly due to the non-existence of apt molecular techniques. Objectives: In this study, we sought to determine the core oral bacteriome compositions of...

Open access Research Article

Plasmid Profile of Uropathogens among Children

J. C. Ebenebe, K. M. Emeka-Okafor, C. N. Akujobi, C. C. Ezeanya, N. R. Agbakoba & C. C. Egwuatu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Aims: The study was carried out in order to determine the plasmid profile, antibiotic susceptibility pattern and the type of antimicrobial resistance (whether it is chromosomal or plasmid mediated) among producers of extended spectrum beta-lactamases of uropathogens in children....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6243