V. O. Itaman

Antibacterial, Antifungal and Phytochemical Screening of Bitter Stem Bark (Sacoglottis gabonensis)

V. O. Itaman, K. M. Ukaegbu-obi, I. U. Nwankwo & T. A. Ihemeje · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2022

The antimicrobial effects of bitter stem bark (Sacoglottis gabonensis) was evaluated using both ethanol and aqueous extracts against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans and Penicillium spp.  Agar-well diffusion method was employed in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2022/v25i130263

Microbial Profile of Fermented Maize Flour (Ogi) and African Oil Bean (Pentaclethra macrophylla) Seeds

V. O. Itaman & E. Nwachukwu · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

This study assessed the microbial and physicochemical properties of fermented maize flour (Ogi) and Pentaclethra macrophylla seeds (Ugba). The microbial analyses were done based on microbiological standards. The samples were monitored at points of preparation from 0 to 96 hours o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i830373

Monkey Pox Virus: A Re-Emerging Potential Healthcare Threat

A. C. Ifediora & V. O. Itaman · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2022

Monkeypox virus (MPXV) causes monkey pox infection which is a zoonotic disease with symptoms presentation similar to smallpox. The disease has a public health significance as it affects humans and animals worldwide. It is usually self-limiting but may be acute in some people. Tra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2022/v11i130299