Surfaces frequently touched with hands in school environment harbour potential pathogens and may act as source of infectious agents. The aim of this research was to determine the antibiotic susceptibility profile of bacteria present on staircase railings in Caleb University. A total of ten (10) samples were collected from the three (3) female hostels in […]
In the technology century, almost everyone has to use computers. The computer itself might be contaminated by microbes and can be transmitted by users. The main objective is to determine the degree of microbial contamination on the laptop keyboards. A total of sixty eight(68) samples were collected from both male (34) and female (34) students
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Mobile Phones serve as a means of communication. They can also harbor bacteria, most especially drug-resistant bacteria. The objective of this study is to isolate, identify and determine the antibiotic susceptibility profile of the bacteria isolated from mobile phone samples. A total of 100 mobile phone swab samples from both female and male students of
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Tigernut drink made from tigernut tubers (Cyperus esculentus) have been widely consumed in Nigeria as Kunun-aya based on their nutritional values. This study is aimed at isolating and identifying the presence of bacterial contamination in tigernut drink from selected areas in Lagos state. A total of six tiger-nut drink samples were obtained randomly in duplicates
Clostridium perfringens is a Gram-positive bacillus that forms spores. Clostridium perfringens is a common bacteria that cause food poisoning, it is an emerging health problem in health setting. The ability of the spores to persist in the environment is a key factor in rates of infection caused by Clostridium perfringens. Clostridium perfringens has also been
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Staphylococcus spp. are found on all surfaces especially in public areas like hostels and on frequently touched areas like toilet and classroom door handles. The aim of this study was to determine the presence of Staphylococcus spp. in Door Handles of hostels in Caleb University. Twenty samples were obtained from male hostels of Caleb University,
Kunu is a nourishing cereal-based non-alcoholic beverage popular in Nigeria. There is no standardized method for its preparation, so people’s production practices vary. Despite its nutritional benefits, kunu consumption has been linked to an increased risk of food-borne diseases. Therefore, this study was aimed to investigate the bacteriological status of kunu. Duplicate kunu samples were
The genus Enterococcus comprises of a group of Gram-positive, non-spore forming cocci, facultative anaerobes bacteria that undergo lactic acid fermentation found in the gastrointestinal tract of vertebrate and invertebrate animals, soil, surface waters, oceans and fermented food products. They can cause health care- associated infections such as Urinary tract infection, bacteremia, endocarditis, and wound infection.
Tigernut drink made from tigernut tubers (Cyperus esculentus) have been widely consumed in Nigeria as Kunun-aya based on their nutritional values. This study is aimed at isolating and identifying the presence of bacterial contamination in tigernut drink from selected areas in Lagos state. A total of six tiger-nut drink samples were obtained randomly in duplicates
Staphylococcus spp are gram positive cocci that belong to the family micrococcacae. It is an organism. Thus is found everywhere, Staphylococcus aureus is a well-known organism that is becoming resistant to the most commonly used antibiotics, MRSA is an organism that is a threat to human and the community. The nasal cavity is a large
