Background: Bitter leaf and palm oil combination in treating diarrhoea is common in Africa. The aim of this study is to determine the synergistic and antimicrobial potential of Vernonia amygdalina and Elaeis guineensis on bacteria isolates from diarrheic stool. Methodology: One h...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i430384
Background: Bacteria present in the atmosphere often show predicable patterns across space and time. and these patterns and properties of the bacteria can be affected by presence of soot which is generated by artisanal refining and excessive burning of fossil fuel. These bacteria...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i330376
Introduction: Certain kitchen utensils used for food preparation can present significant risk because they are manufactured with materials such as aluminum, stainless steel and enamel that can be hazardous or contaminate food when heated. Aim: The aim of this study was to determi...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i930484
Background: Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) remains an important paediatric pathogen, and Hib-containing vaccines have substantially reduced invasive Hib disease; however, the effect on nasopharyngeal carriage and concurrent antimicrobial resistance patterns remains relevant...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i5505
Components of makeups and cosmetic supply may serve as source and medium for the growth of microorganisms. A vast majority of females nowadays apply makeups in order to enhance their facial looks. Repetitive use and sharing of the makeup brushes by different customers may become...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i3715
This study was carried out to isolate and identify microorganisms that are associated with barbers’ clippers in some barbers’ shops in Rivers State University and its environment. A total of thirty (30) samples were collected from the various barbing salons both within and around...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i95007
Mosquitoes are a menace for millions of people around the world, they are vectors for destructive microorganisms which cause diseases like Malaria, Dengue fever and Lymphatic filariasis, affecting people in developing countries and areas with tropical climates. Anopheles, a predo...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i630394
Background: Gastritis is an inflammation of the protective lining of the stomach which has been a global burden in the past decades. It can be caused by irritation, excessive alcohol use, chronic vomiting, stress, or the use of certain medications such as aspirin or other anti-in...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i730468
This study was carried out to assess the Physicochemical and Bacteriological qualities of borehole water sources in Gokana Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria. Twenty (20) boreholes were used for the study and a total of sixty (60) water samples were collected for bacter...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2019/v3i3-430100
Background: The present study was carried out to assess the antimicrobial effect of honey on bacterial isolates from sachet water sold within Eligbolo Community in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Methodology: Five brands of sachet water commonly consumed by the people living in Eligbolo...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i230191
Groundwater being the water present beneath the earth surface is a fresh water source due to its lower tendency to be polluted but stand the risk of contamination in recent times due to increase in industrialization, population and poor waste management. Hence the heavy metal ass...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2019/v3i430094