» ABSTRACT Prebiotics are non digestible food substances that when consumed provide a beneficial physiological effect on the host, by selectively stimulating the favourable growth or activity of a limited number of indigenous bacteria. Most known prebiotics are complex carbohydrates commonly found …Continue Reading »
» Abstract The emergence of multiple antibiotic resistance in bacteria and the indiscriminate use of antibiotics contribute to the dissemination of resistant pathogens in the environment which may cause problems in therapy and is a serious public health issue. This study was conducted to determi…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The increasing global incidence of tuberculosis and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) has been attributed to immunosuppresion due to the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic. The paucity of information on the contribution of NTM to mycobacterial infections in Africa including N…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Salmonella and Shigella species isolated from human faecal samples were examined for Beta lactamase production and resistance to some antibiotic agents. Age distribution of sources of resistant isolates showed thatShigella isolates from Youths (18 30 years) were more resistant to Am…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The vaginal normal flora of a healthy woman is dominated by species of Lactobacillus. The balance between the vaginal flora is maintained by the protective antagonizing compounds produced by Lactobacillus. Group B Streptococci (GBS) is an opportunistic organism usually carried a…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) was evaluated for its ethanol production potential using co cultures of Aspergillus niger and Saccharomyces cerevisiaeisolated from local sources. Proximate and lignocellulose analysis carried out on the plant sample showed that it had crude fibre…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease that ranks second only to malaria in terms of human suffering in the tropics and subtropics. Five species are known to infect man and there are currently over 240 million people infected worldwide. The cornerstone of control to date has been m…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Two medicated soaps and one local soap were investigated for their antibacterial activities against Staphylococcus aureus. Identification of the bacteria species was by standard microbiological techniques which included colonial examination, gram staining, and biochemical testing. Minimum …Continue Reading »
» CHARPTER ONEINTRODUCTION Ruminants such as cattle, goat and sheep represent an important source of animal protein in many countries of the world, supplying a good percentage of the daily meat and dairy products in cities and villages. Apart from being the source of animal protein, their waste are al…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACTCosmetic(creams) need not be sterile,however they must not be unduly contaminated with micro organism and should remain in a stable state throughout the shelf life of the product (or when be used by the consumer).the aim of this project was to determine the microbial load in selected creams …Continue Reading »
» INTRODUCTION1.1Background of StudyThe present decade has witnessed a great and intense resurgence in the interest and use of the plant (Briskin., 2000). The healing power of herbs identified and botanical medicine has been one of the oldest practiced professions by humanity (Oduolaet al ., 2007). In…Continue Reading »
» CHARPTER ONEINTRODUCTIONRuminants such as cattle, goat and sheep represent an important source of animal protein in many countries of the world, supplying a good percentage of the daily meat and dairy products in cities and villages. Apart from being the source of animal protein, their waste are als…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The researcher investigated the effects of maternal nutrition on the exclusive breastfeeding of infants in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The purpose of the study was to find out the effects of maternal nutrition, socio economic status, occupation, and perception on the exclusi…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This work is aimed at determining the incidence of bacterial injections such as Salmonella and Escherichia coli which cause health hazards to the poultry in their feeds. Sample feed were obtained from commercial mash operation/ pellet mill operation at New heaven and t…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Fungi associated with the spoilage of cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) during storage at ambient temperature (28+20c) was investigated in this study. This was done by cutting the damaged portion of the cocoyam tubers and blend with diluents (water) to have even distribution of the microorganis…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This project work is carried at the isolation and characterization of pathogenic bacteria from hawked suya meat, were bought in full from the sellers and was collected in raps of aluminum foil. It was then taken to the laboratory for analysis the samples were homogenized and serial diluti…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The micro organism, associated with spoilage of tomatoes shows that tomato contain large amount of water which makes them more susceptible to spoilage by the action of various micro organism. Out of the (3) three sources of samples used in the assessment revealed that Bacillus species ide…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This project give a summary of the entire research study which was designed to find out the way and the way forward in the treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted disease in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. This study include respondents in secondary schools, tertiary insti…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE Introduction Background of Study Wastes can be considered, as those materials no longer required by an individual, institution or industry. Wastes are thus regarded as by products or end products of the production and consumption process respectively. Solid waste can be defined as: ‘Th…Continue Reading »
» THE ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF THE CRUDE METHANOL EXTRACT AND FRACTIONS OF ALBIZIAZYGIA STEM BARK. CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTIONPlants had been used for medicinal purposes long before recorded history. Ancient Chinese and Egyptian papyrus writings describe medicinal uses for plants as early as 3000…Continue Reading »
» EVALUATING THE IN VIVO EFFECTS OF METHANOLIC EXTRACT OF A. BOONEI ON LIVER ENZYME FUNCTION IN ALLOXAN INDUCED DIABETES MELLITUS. INTRODUCTION1.1Background of StudyThe present decade has witnessed a great and intense resurgence in the interest and use of the plant (Briskin., 2000). The healin…Continue Reading »
» CHARPTER ONEINTRODUCTIONRuminants such as cattle, goat and sheep represent an important source of animal protein in many countries of the world, supplying a good percentage of the daily meat and dairy products in cities and villages. Apart from being the source of animal protein, their waste are als…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The researcher investigated the effects of maternal nutrition on the exclusive breastfeeding of infants in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The purpose of the study was to find out the effects of maternal nutrition, socio economic status, occupation, and perception on the …Continue Reading »
» MICROORGANISM ASSOCIATED WITH SPOILAGE OF TOMATOES (CANNED TOMATOES) TABLE OF CONTENT Chapter one 1.0 Introduction Chapter Two 2.0 Literature review 2.1 History of canned tomato …Continue Reading »
