Explore Project Topics on: ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SALMONELLA SPECIES FROM DIARRHEA STOOL OF CHILDREN

ABSTRACT A study was conducted to determine the presence of Salmonella species in Frozen Foods in Owerri in August, 2000. A total of 30 Food samples were collected from the different market in ten different locations in Owerri and examined for the presence of... Continue Reading

IN BENIN CITY ABSTRACT This research work was designed to examine and analyze the causes and effect of diarrhea infection among children in Benin City. Ten (10) research questions were formulated and questionnaires were administered to one hundred and fifty (150) respondents in order to gather data... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT   Rotavirus is a common cause of diarrhea in children. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of rotavirus antigen in children below five years presenting with diarrhea in Gombe State. Thirty (30) stool samples were analysed using ELISA KIT. Out of the total number of samples analyzed, a prevalence of 6.67% was recorded... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT   Rotavirus is a common cause of diarrhea in children. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of rotavirus antigen in children below five years presenting with diarrhea in Gombe State. Thirty (30) stool samples were analysed using ELISA KIT. Out of the total number of samples analyzed, a prevalence of 6.67% was recorded... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study was conducted to assess the antibacterial activity of Phyllanthus amarus (Schum and Thonn) extract against Salmonella typhi causative agent of typhoid fever at the laboratories of the Departments of Chemistry and Theoretical and Applied Biology of the College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology,... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study was conducted to assess the antibacterial activity of Phyllanthus amarus (Schum and Thonn) extract against Salmonella typhi causative agent of typhoid fever at the laboratories of the Departments of Chemistry and Theoretical and Applied Biology of the College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology,... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This research work was designed to examine and analyze the causes and effect of diarrhea infection among children in Benin City. Ten (10) research questions were formulated and questionnaires were administered to one hundred and fifty (150) respondents in order to gather data... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Objectives: To identify the determinants and describe the extent of diarrhoeal diseases among under-five children in urban Ethiopia. Design: Community based, cross-sectional study. Setting: Jimma, a town in south western Ethiopia, is an urban area with multi-ethnic... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The environment harbours many bacterial species, some of which include non-tuberculous mycobacteria which have recently become important in public health. Isolation of mycobacteria from the environment has not been easy because of the presence of other fast growing bacteria and fungi. For isolation of mycobacteria from the environment,... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION........................................................................................................................... 1 SUPERVISOR’S APPROVAL...................................................................................................... 2... Continue Reading

Table of Contents DECLARATION .......................................................................................................................ii APPROVAL ............................................................................................................................ iii... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The microbial changes which took place during the steeping and storage of pan (ogi) was studied.  The steeped water had an initial PH of 6.8 which latter reduced to 4.9 at the end of steeping.  The bacterial  number for the steeped water ranged from 4.7x104  to 3.2 x 107 cfu/ml while the fungal number ranged from 1.5 x103 to 5.7 x 106... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The microbial changes which took place during the steeping and storage of pan (ogi) was studied.  The steeped water had an initial PH of 6.8 which latter reduced to 4.9 at the end of steeping.  The bacterial  number for the steeped water ranged from 4.7x104  to 3.2 x 107 cfu/ml while the fungal number ranged from 1.5 x103 to 5.7 x... Continue Reading

FROM STORED PAP (OGI) ABSTRACT The microbial changes which took place during the steeping and storage of pan (ogi) was studied. The steeped water had an initial PH of 6.8 which latter reduced to 4.9 at the end of steeping. The bacterial number for the steeped water ranged from 4.7x104 to 3.2 x 107... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The microbial changes which took place during the steeping and storage of pan (ogi) was studied. The steeped water had an initial PH of 6.8 which latter reduced to 4.9 at the end of steeping. The bacterial number for the steeped water ranged from 4.7x104 to 3.2 x 107... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The microbial changes which took place during the steeping and storage of pan (ogi) was studied. The steeped water had an initial PH of 6.8 which latter reduced to 4.9 at the end of steeping. The bacterial number for the steeped water ranged from 4.7x104 to 3.2 x 107 cfu/ml while the fungal number ranged from 1.5 x103 to 5.7 x 106 cfu/ml.... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study examined the various fungal pathogens associated with tomatoes spoilage as well as their preliminary taxonomic grouping up to genus level. 25 samples of the spoiled tomatoes were collected from five locations within Gwagwalada area council. Locations include: Passo Village, Gwagwalada market, Phase III, New Kutunku and Dagiri.... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of nurses on the management of diarrhea among children under five years of age on Pediatric ward at KIU- TH. Methodology: The study design was descriptive and cross sectional in nature involving collection of information using questionnaires and enrolled 30 respondents (nurses)... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study examined the population structure and genetic distance between two Clariid species, Clarias gariepinus and Heterobranchus bidorsalis using microsatellite markers. Genetic strains of 20 domesticated samples of both species were characterized with four microsatellite markers. 95% of the samples amplified upon PCR amplification... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study examined the population structure and genetic distance between two Clariid species, Clarias gariepinus and Heterobranchus bidorsalis using microsatellite markers. Genetic strains of 20 domesticated samples of both species were characterized with four microsatellite markers. 95% of the samples amplified upon PCR amplification... 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 dilution of the sample was made out using 5 ml sterile... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The isolation, identification and characterization of bacteria from organic waste were carried out. Sawdust waste (plant organic waste source) and abattoir waste water (animal organic waste source) samples were collected. The media used were nutrient agar for total aerobic plate count, McConkey agar for coliform count and cellulolytic... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE 1.0        Introduction                                                        1.1    Statement of the problem                             1.2    Aims/Objective of the Study          1.3    Limitation of the... 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... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The isolation, identification and characterization of bacteria from organic waste were carried out. Sawdust waste (plant organic waste source) and abattoir waste water (animal organic waste source) samples were collected. The media used were nutrient agar for total aerobic plate count, McConkey agar for coliform count and cellulolytic... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The bacteria quality of four (4) commercially available dry sachet milk powder (peak, cowbell, Blue boat and Nunu) were analysed in this study usinf the pour plate method. The result showed that peak, cowbell and blue boat were free of all forms... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ............................................................................................................................. i APPROVAL.................................................................................................................................... ii DEDICATION... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Nunu is a spontaneously fermented yoghurt-like milk product consumed as a staple food commodity invirtually all parts of the Country. Its production and consumption gives way to much food security and economic benefits to the rural people. However, the process characteristics result in products which are not appealing to many people, have... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT In this study, the whole plant of Mimosa pudica was extracted using absolute ethanol. The crude ethanolic extract and its isolated triterpenoid glycoside were tested for antifungal activity towards Aspergillus flavus and Trichophyton rubrum using Well Diffusion Method. At concentrations of 25 – 100 mg/mL, the extract possesses... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  In this study, the whole plant of Mimosa pudica was extracted using absolute ethanol. The crude  ethanolic extract and its isolated triterpenoid glycoside were tested for antifungal activity towards  Aspergillus flavus and Trichophyton rubrum using Well Diffusion Method. At concentrations of 25 – 100 mg/mL, the extract possesses... Continue Reading