Microbiology Project Topics and Materials (Page 6)

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126) ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF SELECTED PLANTS (BITTERLEAF, UTAZI, AND BITTERKOLA LEAF)EXTRACTS AGAINST FISH PATHOGENIC BACTERIA

Aquaculture has been a growing activity for the last 20 years worldwide and this impressive development has been attended by some practices potentially damaging to animal health. The bacterial infections are considered the major cause of mortality in aquaculture. Among the common fish pathogens, A. hydrophila and Y. ruckeri as gram-negative and S.... Continue Reading

127) THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT SUBSTRATES ON THE PHENOTYPE, NUTRITIONAL, PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF PLEUROTUS PULMONARIUS

                                                                              ABSTRACT Mushroom has been an important food to man for millennia. Several species of Pleurotus has been cultivated successfully on different substrates including Palm bunch, Saw dust and Corn cob. Pleurotus pulmonarius has also... Continue Reading

128) INCIDENCE AND PREVALENCE OF HEPATITIS C AMONG OUTPATIENTS IN SOME SELECTED HOSPITALS

ABSTRACT Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a meticulous factor of liver disease and one of the most important health issues worldwide. Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver produced by autoimmune disease, alcohol or drug abuse, genetic disorder or microbial infection. To detect the presence; prevalence; incidence; and the relationship between the... Continue Reading

129) ANTIBACTERIAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF STEM BARK EXTRACT OF MANGIFERA INDICA (LINNAEUS)

ABSTRACT In African folk medicine, water infusion of Mangifera indica stem bark are highly valued in thelocal treatment of malaria fever, diarrohea, diabetes mellitus and liver diseases. Various part ofthis   plant   can  also  be   used   in  treatment   of   toothache,  dysentery,  anemia,   hypertension   andinsomnia in... Continue Reading

130) CHARACTERISING GROWTH BEHAVIOUR OF YEAST STRAINS ISOLATED FROM MANGO FRUIT IN CARBON, NITROGEN AND STRESS ENVIRONMENTS

ABSTRACT The present experiment aims at investigating the growth behaviour of different yeast strains inselected carbon, nitrogen and stress environment to obtain strains with prospects for industrialapplication.   Specifically,   the   study   is   set   to:   isolate   yeast   from   decaying   mango   fruit ... Continue Reading

131) BACTERICIDAL ACTIVITIES OF HIBISCUS SABDARIFA LEAVE EXTRACT AGAINST ENTERIC HUMAN PATHOGENS

Microbiological  tests  revealed  that  Hibiscus  sabdariffa  plant  extract  has  antibacterial properties  thus  verifying  folklore  medicine  in  the  treatment  of  abscesses,  bilious  conditions, cough,  dysuria  and  scurvy  (Morton,  1987;  Perry,  1980  Ross,  2003).  The  extraction  type  of aqueous ... Continue Reading

132) PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF HONEY AND SHEA BUTTER SAMPLES AND THEIR ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT ON STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS AND KLEBSIELLA PNEUMONIAE

ABSTRACT This research work was carried out to examine the physicochemical and phytochemical constituents of honey and Shea butter samples respectively and their antibacterial effect on Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae . The physicochemical screening of honey showed that the honey samples used have low water activity, low moisture... Continue Reading

133) ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECT OF PERSEA AMERICANA AVOCADO PEAR PEEL

ABSTRACT In the for anti microbial effect the back peel of Persea americana (AVACADO) was investigated for activities . the study was to evaluate   the antimicrobial efficacy of   the crude ethanolic and aqueous extract of the peel of   Persea americana against   selected clinical isolates. The agar well diffusion method was used in study also... Continue Reading

134) THE ANTI HYPERGLYCERMIC: EFFECT OF MOMORDICA CHARANTIA ON BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL OF ALBINO WISTAR RATS

The study was carried out to investigate the effect of aqueous and petroleum ether extract of momordica charantia on blood glucose level of albino rats.The extraction was done using petroleum ether and water .Thirty two albino rats were grouped into eight (A ,B,C,D,E,F,G,H). Comprising of four in each group .Diabetes was induced with a single Dose... Continue Reading

135) ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF MICRO ALGAE FROM GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY FISH POND

  ABSTRACT Chlorella vulgaris is an edible microalgae and a highly notorious potential feed resource for many agriculturally important animal species. Chlorella vulgaris intake has also been linked to improvements in animal health and welfare. Its influence over animal development stems from its nutritive and protein-rich composition, thus... Continue Reading

136) ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF MICROORGANISMS FROM HERBAL MIXTURES SOLD AT ENUGU METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT The safety, efficacy and quality of herbal mixtures have been an important concern for health authorities and health professional, especially now there is increase in the use of herbal mixtures. This study was aimed at isolation and identification of microorganisms from some liquid herbal mixtures sold in Enugu metropolis, South East of... Continue Reading

137) ASSESSMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF RHIZOBACTERIA IN PETROLEUM-POLLUTED SOIL IN UMUAHIA

ABSTRACT Petroleum – polluted sites are disturbed ecosystem with scanty plants. Study was carried out in such sites to assess the area of its rhizobacterial status, particularly comparing that of the rhizospheres and non-rhizospheres in the site. The samples were suspended and serially diluted in physiological saline and inoculated on nutrient... Continue Reading

138) PHENOTYPIC AND GENOTYPIC CHARACTERISATION OF DIARRHOEAGENIC ESCHERICHIA COLI ISOLATED FROM CHILDREN IN MUKURU INFORMAL SETTLEMENT, NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA

ABSTRACT Diarrhoeal diseases in Kenya are among the five main causes of mortality in children younger than five years. Bacterial diarrhoea has been reported to account for up to 30 % of all cases of infantile diarrhoea. Among children of age five years and below, diarrhoeagenic E. coli (DEC) such as enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC), enteropathogenic... Continue Reading

139) NODULATION AND NITROGEN FIXATION POTENTIAL OF SESBANIA SPP. RHIZOBIA ON SESBANIA SESBAN (L.) MERR. AND ROSE COCO (PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L.)

ABSTRACT Global crop and energy production are fast dwindling inversely to population growth. Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) yield has reduced worldwide due to soil infertility which can be reversed through application of chemical fertilizers. The chemical fertilizers used to ameliorate nitrogen, phoshorus and potassium are expensive and... Continue Reading
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  • ID:MCB0340
  • Pages:189

140) ANTI-MICROBIAL EFFICACY OF GUAVA (PISDIUM GUAJAVA) AND ORANGE (CITRUS SINENSIS) STEMS EXTRACT AGAINST STREPTOCOCCUS MUTANS AND CANDIDA ALBICANS

ABSTRACT   This research was conducted in Microbiology Laboratory of Godfrey Okoye University to determine the antimicrobial efficacy of aqueous, methanol, ethanol of Pisdium guajava and Citrus x sinensis on the pathogenic Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans . The Dimethyl sulfoxide was used for dissolving the plant extracts. Pisdium... Continue Reading

141) ANTIBIOGRAM OF CARBAPERNEM RESISTANT ACINETOBACTER BAUMANII ISOLATED FROM CLINICAL SAMPLES OF PREGNANT WOMEN

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page title                                             i Certification                                             ii Dedication                                             iii Acknowledgement                    ... Continue Reading

142) EVALUATION OF POWER DENSITY OF RAY EMISSIONS FROM GSM MASTS IN SELECTED LOCATIONS OF ILORIN METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT The evaluation of power density of ray emissions from GSM masts in selected locations within Ilorin metropolis were carried out. The measurements taken in each spot were done using Acoustimeter. The location that shows the highest peak measurement (5.12 ± 1.07) location H, which exceeded the international approved exposure limits which... Continue Reading

143) INFLUENCE OF DIFFERENT NITROGEN SOURCES ON GROWTH AND PHB PRODUCTION OF BACTERIAL ISOLATES

ABSTRACT Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) are biodegradable materials, which are accumulated to store carbon and energy in various microorganisms.                                    Soil samples used for the study were collected from groundnut farm garden. The isolates were screened for PHB production using sudan III... Continue Reading

144) ANTIBIOTICS SUSCEPTIBILITY PATTERN OF DIFFERENT BACTERIA ASSOCIATED WITH WOUND SEPSIS (A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN TEACHING HOSPITAL)

TABLE OF CONTENT Tile Page                                                                                                         i Approval Page                                   ... Continue Reading

145) ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF SOLVENT PRODUCING CLOSTRIDIA FROM THE SOIL ENVIRONMENT WITHIN JOS METROPOLIS, NIGERIA.

Abstract Indigenous bacteria in the soil environment can produce a wide range of solvents and metabolites more efficiently. This study was carried out to screen Clostridium species isolated from the soil environment within Jos metropolis for solvent production. A total of 30 samples were collected from farmlands, nursery gardens, floral gardens... Continue Reading

146) ANTIBODY RESPONSES TO VARIANT SURFACE ANTIGENS AND BIOMARKERS OF ENDOTHELIAL DAMAGE AND REPAIR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CEREBRAL MALARIA

ABSTRACT Background: The pathogenesis of cerebral malaria (CM) is still recognized as multifaceted, despite the plausible explanation provided by the high degree of sequestration of parasitized erythrocytes in major organs of the body. Postmortem studies have demonstrated the presence of hemorrhage, deposition of fibrin and clots in blood vessels... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:MCB0333
  • Pages:126

147) EXTENDED SPECTRUM BETA-LACTAMASE IN CLINICAL ISOLATES OF ESCHERICHIA COLI AND KLEBSIELLA PNEUMONIAE FROM THE TAMALE TEACHING HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae are pathogens of significant public health interest to which new antibiotics therapies are urgently needed. AIM: This study was designed to determine the prevalence of ESBLs in clinical isolates of E. coli and K. pneumoniae from... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:MCB0332
  • Pages:102

148) ANTIMICROBIAL EFFICACY OF GUAVA (PISDIUM GUAJAVA) AND ORANGE (CITRUS SINENSIS) STEMS EXTRACT AGAINST STREPTOCOCCUS MUTANS AND CANDIDA ALBICANS

ABSTRACT   This research was conducted in Microbiology Laboratory of Godfrey Okoye University to determine the antimicrobial efficacy of aqueous, methanol, ethanol of Pisdium guajava and Citrus x sinensis on the pathogenic Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans . The Dimethyl sulfoxide was used for dissolving the plant extracts. Pisdium... Continue Reading

149) PHENOTYPIC DETECTION OF EXTENDED SPECTRUM BETA LACTAMASES PRODUCING ORGANISM AMONG GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

ABSTRACT Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) are enzymes that confer resistance to most beta-lactam antibiotics, including penicillin, cephalosporin, and the aztreonams. The aim of this present study is to phenotypically identify and establish the presence of ESBL-producing organism among students in the university community. Within the... Continue Reading

150) ISOLATION AND SENSITIVITY OF BACTERIA ISOLATE FROM VAGINAL DISCHARGE TO ANTIBIOTICS

ABSTRACT Normal vaginal flora contains a wide range of microorganisms. Bacterial vaginosis BV is the main reason for vaginal discharge. Many gram-positive and gram-negative rods i.e. E.coli, Klebsiella , Proteus, Acinetobacter and Pseudomonas spp. are major contributors to bacterial vaginosis. Aim: The present study was conducted to elucidate the... Continue Reading
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