COMPARATIVE STUDIES OF THE MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF SANDY, LOAMY AND CLAY SOIL

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to investigate the comparative microbiological composition of sandy, loam and clay soil. Different soil samples were collected for the study (sandy, loamy and…

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BACTERIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF SOME HERBAL POWDERED MEDICINE

ABSTRACT The bacteriological quality of some powdered herbal medicine sold at Otor Market in Ikot Ekpene metropolis was determined using standard bacteriological methods. The result of the study revealed that…

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BACTERIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF TIGER NUT (Cyperus esculentus) DRINK

ABSTRACT This study on evaluation of bacteriological contamination of tiger nut sold in Ikot Ekpene Metropolis was carried out using standard and aseptical laboratory procedures. The result of the study…

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BACTERIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF VARIOUS BRAND OF MEDICINAL HERBAL TEA

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to assess the bacteriological contamination of various herbal tea. Five samples were collected for the study and standard aseptical methods were employed in…

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ASSESSMENT OF FUNGAL PREVALENCE IN AIR CONDITIONED AND NON AIR CONDITIONED OFFICES

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to investigate the fungal prevalence in air conditioned and non-air conditioned offices in Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic. Ten (10) offices each of air…

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ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF Carica papaya SEEDS AGAINST SELECTED BACTERIA

ABSTRACT The menace of antibiotic resistance and the antecedent evolution of innocuous microbes into superbugs is an epidemic of global concern. This study investigated the antimicrobial activity of ethanolic extracts …

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CHARACTERIZATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF BACTERIA ASSOCIATED IN SPUTUM

ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to carry out characterization and identification of bacteria associated with sputum. Standard Aseptic methods were used for the bacteriological analysis.  A total of…

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EFFECT OF PLANT-DERIVED TENDERIZER ON MICROBIOLOGICAL STABILITY OF MEAT

ABSTRACT Unripe pawpaw which contains papain enzyme was used as a source of plant-derived tenderizer on meat samples and the microbiological stability   of the treated meat studied.  The raw meat…

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