ABSTRACT Free-range chickens are sentinels for the presence of Toxoplasma gondii oocysts in the environment because they feed from ground. T. gondii infected chickens are also an important source of infection for cats that shed environmentally resistant oocysts after eating infected chicken tissues. We surveyed 50 free-range chickens from Oyo State, Nigeria for the presence of T. gondii antibodies using the modified agglutination test (MAT). All chickens tested seropositive with MAT titers of...
ABSTRACT Contamination of land and water bodies by crude oil and refined petroleum products is a major challenge worldwide. Indiscriminate disposal of crankcase oil into the environment has increased hydrocarbon pollution in Nigeria. Microorganisms have been identified as major contributors in fighting pollution. The remediation ability of bacteria isolated from hydrocarbon contaminated organic rich soil has not been fully investigated. This research was designed to study in-situ genera and ...
ABSTRACT The presence of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (ARB) in water sources and treated drinking water is an emerging public health issue. Antibiotic resistance genes and mobile genetic elements (integron and gene cassettes) have been reported as bases of resistance in ARB. Available data on ARB in southwestern Nigeria are based on phenotypic studies. Information on molecular basis of resistance in ARB is necessary to determine the mode of resistance transfer among bacteria. This research w...
ABSTRACT The need for meat preservation cannot be overemphasised. However, existing methods of meat preservation including the use of artificial preservatives have toxic side effects. There is a dearth of information on the use of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB), which is known as good preservatives for food, in the preservation of meat. Hence, the aim of this study was to examine the use of Pediococcus acidilactici and low temperature in improving the quality of beef, chicken and turkey meat sam...
ABSTBACT This study evaluated the association of HXV-1 infection with some other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among femaIe commercial sex workers. BIood samples were collected from 250 female commercial sex workers in Ibadan Oyo State, Nigeria and tested for the presence of HEV antibodies using ELJSA and Western blot. Endocervical and high vaginal swab samples were also collected for microscopy and culture. The prevaIence of HIV-1 infection among CSWs in Ibadan, Nigeria was 25.6% wit...
Abstract Fossil fuel, a main but dwindling energy source for automobiles, causes emission of environment unfriendly oxides of carbon. These contribute substantially to greenhouse gases which bring about climate change. There is therefore the need for sustainable source of energy like ethanol an environmental friendly bioenergy. Hence this study was aimed at the fermentation of cocoa pod husk for ethanol production. Isolates of yeast were obtained from sun-dried Cocoa Pod Husk (CPH), subjecte...
ABSTRACT Vulvovaginitis is an inflammation of the vulva and vagina caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites and allergy. The condition results in reduction in mating ability, infertility, abortion and death of the affected animals with resultant economic loss to the livestock industry. Although mycoplasmas have been isolated from cases of vulvovaginitis, their role as sole causative agents and in the pathogenicity of the disease have not been investigated in goats in Nigeria. The aim of...
ABSTRACT Herbal medications are becoming increasingly popular but a most-extraordinary claim by traditional/herbal medical practitioners relates to a Gram-positive bacterium, Staphylococcus, which has been depicted as a deadly sexually transmitted disease that manifest in the form of worms and other symptoms; with contributory roles including infertility, sexual dysfunction and impotency. They further boasted that they are the only ones that possessed the remedy (herbal) for the Staphylococcu...
ABSTRACT This study provides information on the infectivity rate of Plasmodium falciparum on subjects attending University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. Information on the use of certain preventive measures to control malaria transmission and also the need to keep a clean environment for more healthy living is given. A total of 200 subjects attending UITH were recruited into the study. Their blood samples were collected and analyzed microscopically for the ...
ABSTRACT Maize, Zea mays is extensively cultivated in Nigeria with estimated total grain yield of 1.37 million tonnes per year. The maize by-product which includes the cob is readily available. This project was designed to convert maize cob to value-added products in broiler feed through microbial degradation using batch fermentation. One hundred and fifty kilogrammes of maize cob samples were collected from four dump sites in a farmers’ market in Oyo town. Bacteria and fungi were isolate...
ABSTRACT Effect of ultraviolet radiation on survival, infectivity and maturation of Schistosoma mansoni cercariae. International Journalfor Parasitology 20: 893-897. 5. mansoni cercariae exposed to ultraviolet radiation for 1,3, 5,10 and 20 s as well as non-irradiated cercariae remained actively motile 30 min post-irradiation. Thereafter the activity decreased with increasing dose level of radiation and age of cercariae. There was no significant difference between the rates of attachment of...
ABSTRACT Background: Molluscum contagiosum (MC) infection is caused by a pox virus and the virus is probably passed on by direct skinto-skin contact which may affect any part of the body. There is anecdotal evidence associating facial lesions with HIV-related immunodeficiency. This study was aimed to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of Molluscum contagiosum infection among PLWHAs attending ART clinic at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. Methods: This is a ...
ABSTRACT Antimicrobial resistance is fast becoming a global concern in both healthcare settings and in the community due to the rapid emergence of multi drug resistant organisms. High proportions of enterobacteria have developed resistance to the commonly prescribed antimicrobial drugs. Comprehensive data upon which to advocate control interventions are scanty. Hence this study determined the Molecular Epidemiology of ESBL producing enterobactericeae from three Tertiary Hospitals in Southern ...
ABSTRACT Herbal medications are becoming increasingly popular but a most-extraordinary claim by traditional/herbal medical practitioners relates to a Gram-positive bacterium, Staphylococcus, which has been depicted as a deadly sexually transmitted disease that manifest in the form of worms and other symptoms; with contributory roles including infertility, sexual dysfunction and impotency. They further boasted that they are the only ones that possessed the remedy (herbal) for the Staphylococc...
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 leading to an increased commercial production to meet consumer demand. The aim of this work is to isolate and identify microalgae used in poultry farming a...