Vol. 9 No. 3 (2024)

Published: 2024-06-30

Articles

Molecular Detection of Macrolide-Induced Clindamycin Resistance Among Clinical Isolates of Staphylococcus aureus from Selected Hospitals in Katsina Metropolis

Hamza, K. U., Abdulkadir, B., Kumurya, A. S., Abubakar, F., Jarmai, M. M., Ado, Y., Ibraheem, A. O., Mba, C., Lawal, U., Yandutse, M. I. (Author)

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In vitro Anti-trypanosomal Activity of Ethanolic and n-Hexane Extracts of Hymenocardia acida Stem Bark against Trypanosoma brucei brucei and Trypanosoma congolense

Lawal, S. M., Inabo, H. I., Ella, E. E., Okubanjo, O. O. (Author)

560-566
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Assessment of Concentration and Potential Health Risks of Heavy Metals in Vegetable Samples Cultivated in Toro Mining Site, Bauchi State Nigeria

M G Bala, A I Yaradua, H G Kabir, I S Yasir, A Abdullahi, K Umar, K I Matazu (Author)

499-511
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Determination of Heavy Metal Concentrations on some Selected Herbal Medicinal Preparations Marketed in Kano State, Nigeria

Zigau, Z. A., Aliyu, B. S., Abubakar, U. S., Bello, A. A., Yakasai, M. A., Sanusi, H. (Author)

207-213
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Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Ziziphusjujuba Leaf Extracts against Streptococcus pneumonia and Salmonella species

Umar, F. J., Adamu, A., Usman, A., Balarabe, F. T., Musa, F. M. (Author)

512-517
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Assessment of Proximate, Vitamins, In Vitro Antioxidant, and Functional Properties of Some Polyherbal Formulations as Prospective Botanical Candidates for Pharmaceutical Applications

Abubakar Mannir Rawayau, Aliyu Sani Yandoma, F Lawal Muhammad, Nasir Rufa'i, Ahmed Sani, A Halliru (Author)

464-474
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Bacteriological and Mycological Assessments of Second-Hand Wears Procured From Girei And Jimeta Markets, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Halima Isa, Nafisat Kachalla Adamu, Mohammed Bashir, Adamu Aliyu Usman, Simon Anthony, Blessing Wayeh (Author)

411-419
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Seasonal Assessment of Physico- Chemical Parameters, Phytoplanktons Composition and Abundance in Ajiwa Reservoir, Katsina State, Nigeria

Sani, F. R., Ibrahim, S. (Author)

146-153
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Evaluating Groundwater Safety: Heavy Metal Contamination of Selected Boreholes across Uyo Metropolis, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Solomon E Shaibu, Abasiono O Effiom, Nathaniel S Essien, Eric S Archibong, Nnamso D Iboutenang, Abasifreke I Effiong, Honour O Asukwo, Bill A David, Faith I Effiong, Christian Ekpo, Idara F Akpabio, Sophia E Simon, Godswill A Eyo (Author)

267-277
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Molecular Identification of Potent Chromium Reducing Bacteria Isolated from Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Soil within Sokoto Metropolis

Aminu Muhammad Gusau, Abdullahi Bako Rabah, Aminu Yusuf Fardami, Ibrahim Muhammad Magami (Author)

365-373
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Larvicidal Effect of Spores and Metabolites Extracts of Aspergillus Fumigatus against Culex Mosquito Larvae

Suleiman Kabir, Nura Lawal, Aderounmu Ibrahim Ganiyu, Ibrahim Suleiman (Author)

550-559
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Antagonistic effects of Bacillus species against bacterial multi-drug resistant (MDR) food-borne pathogens and aflatoxigenic fungi

Temilade Ozabor, Deborah Falomo, Elizabeth Taiwo, Oyindamola Alabi, Precious Adediran, Femi Ayoade, Ilesanmi Fadahunsi, Janet Olaitan (Author)

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Development of Mycological Medium using Tomato Juice Extract as Principal Base

Rosemary Okoye, Oluchukwu Abba (Author)

227-233
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Prevalence of Candidemia among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic, Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital, Kano-Nigeria

Sule, H., Ibrahim, K. A., Muhammad, M. (Author)

324-328
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Identification of Heavy Metals Tolerant Fungi from Mining Sites at Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Nigeria

Ahmad, M., Magaji, A. V., Salisu, F. S., Albarka, H. K. (Author)

475-484
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Optimization of Fermentation Conditions for Cellulase Production by Trichoderma harzianum PK5 Obtained from Decaying Palm Kernel Cake

Ukponobong E Antia, Adebare J Adeleke, Nsikak U Stephen, Etanguno E Owowo, Florence Z Uyanga, Joseph E Okon, Okon Godwin Okon, Iniobong E Udoh (Author)

48-57
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Evaluation of Phytochemical Constituents and Antimicrobial Activity of Calotropis procera Root Extract against some Pathogenic Microorganisms in Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Aisha Sa’id Shitu, Zainab Na’inna Salisu, Adebare Adeleke Johnson (Author)

194-200
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Benthic Macroinvertebrates Composition, Diversity and Distribution of Daberam Reservoir, Katsina State, Nigeria

Musa, M. A., Babatunde, T. A., Babangida, A., Hassan, H., Raubilu, I. A. (Author)

420-426
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Antibacterial Activity of Polyalthia longifolia Leaf Extracts against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli

Umar, F. J., Idris, F. T., Usman, A., Balarabe, F. T., Adamu, A. (Author)

8-12
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Prevalence of Multi Drug Resistant Coagulase Negative Staphylococci among some Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Yola, Nigeria

Sale, M., Kanu, S. N. (Author)

154-161
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Screening for Plasmid Mediated Antibiotic Resistance among Multi Drug Resistant Bacteria Isolated from Patients with Lower Respiratory Tract Infections Attending some Hospitals in Kano Metropolis

Mailafia, H. M., Aminu, A. I., Dutsinma, U. A. (Author)

278-290
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Bacterial Bisorption as an Approach for the Bioremediation of Chromium Contaminated Soils: An Overview

Aminu Yusuf Fardami, Sherif Abdullahi (Author)

374-387
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Recent Advances in the Delivery, Mechanism of Action and Antibacterial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles

Nazeef Usman Idris, Ahmed Umar Faruk, Mahmud Iliyasu Yerima, Amina Kobbe Isa (Author)

104-121
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Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection among People Living with HIV/AIDS Attending Specialist Hospital Sokoto, Nigeria

Iduh, M. U., Enitan, S. S., Umar, A. I., Abbas, A. (Author)

233-244
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Qualitative Microbiological Assessment of Ready-to-Eat Fruits Sold in Selected Areas of Kaduna Metropolis

Shitu, S., Musa, M. O., Ayis, E. F., Anyakudo, M. M. C. (Author)

329-335
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Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistant Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli Isolated from Stool Samples of Diarrheic Children Under 5 Years in Sokoto, Nigeria

Hauwau Abbas Ahman, Ummu Khulsum Muhammad, Aminu Yusuf Fardami, Muhammad Zaharaddeen Muhammad, Rabiu Muhammad Aliyu (Author)

489-498
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Molecular Characterization of Agents of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State, Northwestern, Nigeria

Oaikhena E Enimie, Yahaya A Umar, Abdulsalami M Sani, Egbe L Nkechi, Ayuba-Buhari B Sherifat (Author)

58-64
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Determination of Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Beta-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli Strains from Kindirmo in Nasarawa Town, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Yakubu Aliyu, Justina Adegba, Fatima Hassan Abdullahi, Maryam Ladidi Abdulkarim, Abdullahi Shamsuddeen Muhammad, Nusaibah Musa Ahmed (Author)

201-206
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Gastroprotective Effect of Abelmoschus esculentus (Ex-Maradi Okra Fruit Variety) Against Ethanol-Induced Ulcers in Rats

Muhammad, I., Matazu, K. I., Kankia, I. H., Nasir, A., Yau’, S., Shamsu, S., Suleiman, Z. A., Nasir, R., Sani, A. S., Lawal, R. G., Rawayau, M. A., Darma, I. S., Muhammad, A. N., Bahau’ddeen, S., Fardami, A. Y., Matazu, H. K. (Author)

427-436
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Bio-Prospecting Xylose-Utilizing, Exopolysaccharide (EPS)-Producing Bacteria and EPS Quantification through Submerged Fermentation using Xylose as the Major Carbon Source

Ukponobong Antia, Nsikak Stephen, Victoria Umoh, Maria Bassey, Itorobong Udo, Adebare J Adeleke (Author)

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Assessment of Combined Effects of Selenium and Cadmium on Antioxidant Activity of Enzymes Produced by Citrobacter freundii

Muhammad Ibrahim Salihu, Maryam Muhammad Habeeb, Sani Haruna Ado (Author)

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Antibacterial Activity of Methanol Extract of Salvadora Persica (Linn) Stem against Gram-Positive Bacteria Isolated from Oral Infections among the Patients Attending the University Health Clinic of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria

Garba, S., Sulaiman, M. T., Muhammad, S., Sani, A., Mohammed, R. B. (Author)

291-298
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“Diabetes Mellitus”, the Then and Now

Safiya Isma’il, M Y Iliyasu, A F Umar (Author)

388-394
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Bioethanol Production from Citrus limon (Citrus) Peel Substrate Using Aspergillus Niger and Saccharomyces Cerevisae

Baba, H. P., Bukar, A., Kawo, A. H. (Author)

567-572
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Assessment of the Impact of Anthropogenic Activities on Physicochemical Parameters and Phytoplankton Compositions of Kalgo River, Kebbi State

Salisu, N., Umar, J., Magami, I. M., Koko, J. D., Jabir, M., Gulumbe, I. I. (Author)

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Isolation and Characterization of Antibiotics-resistant Enteric Bacteria from Borehole Waters in PRESCO Campus, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria

Nwachi, A. C. (Author)

245-251
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Electricity Generation by a Phototrophic Bacterium in a Glucose−Fed Double Chambered Microbial Fuel Cell Using a Fabricated 3D Anode Electrode

Aliyu, A. A., Dahiru, R. (Author)

336-349
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Prevalence of Cadmium and Lead Residues in Fried Meat (Suya) Sold in Kaduna Metropolis, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Saulawa, M. A., Jikamshi, M. A. (Author)

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Heavy Metal Contamination Risks in Environmental and Vegetable Samples around a Metal Workshop in Kofar Marusa, Katsina Metropolis

H G Kabir, A I Yar’adua, K I Matazu, R G Lawal, Z G Kabir, M G Bala, Mukhtar, M. U., A S Sani, Bashir, A., H K Matazu (Author)

440-451
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Comparative Effect of Breast Milk and Infant Formulae on Neonatal Gut Microbiome within Katsina Metropolis

Usman, A., Abdulkadir, B., Lawal, B., Isah, M. B. (Author)

22-29
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Screening of Yoghurt Produced by Local Strains of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Locally Fermented Yoghurt “Kindirmo” For Flavour Compounds

Bukar, A., Mukhtar, G. L., Ahmad, A. S. (Author)

173-179
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Health and Environmental Impact of Xenobiotics in Water Quality Evaluation: A Review

Suleiman, U. F., Ibrahim, S. (Author)

299-307
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Plasmid Curing of Bacteria Isolated from Upper Respiratory Tract Infections among Patients Attending Specialist Hospital Sokoto

Gambo Saifullahi, Yazeed Lawal, Habibu Abdulrahman, Aminu Aliyu, Aliyu Ladan Ibrahim, Asiya Sambo Lawal, Zaidu Yusuf, Mansur Usman, A Charanchi Salim, Shafiu Aliyu (Author)

395-400
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Seroprevalence, Risk Factors and Immunological Response against Hepatitis B Virus Among Students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria

Abusufyan Saifullahi, Kabir Mohammed, Kaab Salisu Sodangi, Badaru Abdulkarim (Author)

573-579
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Optimizing Biogas Production: Comparative Analysis of Organic Substrates for Enhanced Gas Yield

Osuji, M. I., Ogbulie, J. N., Nweke, C. O., Nwanyanwu, C. E. (Author)

133-138
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Study on Antibiotic Resistance Profiles Exhibited by Vibrio Species Isolated from Landfill Soils in Zaria Metropolis, Northern Nigeria

Yomi Marie Carole Nyandjou, Abubakar Umar (Author)

252-258
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Detection of Urinary Analytes due to Schistosoma haematobium Infection among School Children for Possible Application in Screening for Urinary Schistosomiasis

Bishop, H. G. (Author)

350-358
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Bacteriological Quality of Borehole Water in Gusau Metropolis

Rosemary Okoye, Yomi Marie Carole Nyandjou (Author)

73-78
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Detection of Phenotypic and Genotypic Antibiotic Resistance among Listeria monocytogenes Isolated from Different Food Samples in Yola

Halima Isa, Musa Pukuma Sale, Joel U Ewansiha, Aisha S Sa'id (Author)

214-221
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Assessment of Tuberculosis Drugs and Diagnostics in Katsina Central, Katsina State, Nigeria

Adamu, S. U., Jamilu, M. Z., Adamu, M. B. (Author)

452-463
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Optimization of Growth Response Parameters, Screening and Molecular Detection of Pesticide Degradation Genes in Bacterial Isolates from Agricultural Soils

Anas, A., Shamsudeen, U., Ibrahim, Y. (Author)

30-39
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Antibacterial Potential of Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Psidium guajava (Guava) Leaf against Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae

Hussaini, I. M., Ibrahim, S., Usman, A., Musa, B. (Author)

180-186
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Antibacterial Activity of Vernonia Amygdalina (Bitter Leaf) Extracts against Clinical Isolates of Salmonella Species

Ahmad, M., Usman, A., Usman, H. D. (Author)

308-314
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Surveying the Distribution and Diversity of Predominant Mycobiota in Cultivated and Uncultivated Soils of Zaria, Northwestern Nigeria

Nafisat Aliyu, Maryam L Faragai, Adamu Ibrahim, Karimat Aliyu, M D Ibrahim, Saratu H Mahmud (Author)

401-410
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Diabetes Mellitus in Africa: Evolving Phenotypes, Therapeutic Gaps, and the Imperative for Context-Specific Management Guidelines- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Murtala Dandashire Sale, Baha’uddeen Salisu (Author)

580-604
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Isolation and Identification of Pathogenic Bacteria in Pasteurized Powdered Milk Sold in Ogun, Lagos and Oyo, Southwest, Nigeria

Sherifat Tolulope Akindele, Oluwaseun Anuoluwapo Agbolade, Teslim Temilola Raufu (Author)

139-145
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The Comorbidity of HIV and Diabetes among HIV Patients Attending Katsina General Hospital, Katsina State, Nigeria

Osibemhe Martin, Salahuddeen Ya’u (Author)

359-364
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Phytochemistry and Biological Activities of Ethnopharmacological Plants Widely Used in the Treatment of Pectic Ulcer Diseases

Abdullahi Dalhatu Ibrahim, Bahauddeen Dandashire Salisu, Gambo Lawal Mukhtar, Ibrahim Lawal (Author)

518-549
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Phytochemical Analysis and Antifungal Activity of Leaves Extract of Vachellia seyal on Phytophthora infestants Isolated from rotten potatoes

Nura Surajo, Bem, A. A., Musa, D. D. (Author)

79-88
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Malaria and Typhoid Fever Coinfection among Febrile Patients Attending Kafin-Maiyaki Primary Health Centre

Sule, H., Ibrahim, A. I., Muhammad, M. (Author)

222-226
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Occurrence of Antibiotic Resistant Salmonella and Shigella in Diarrheal cases Resulting from a Common Source Consumption of Contaminated Water

Shitu Teslim (Author)

40-47
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Antibacterial Susceptibility Pattern of Bacteria Isolated from Ready-to-Eat Lettuce and Gurasa Sold within Kaduna State University (Main Campus), Kaduna State, Nigeria

Muhammad, J., Bako, G. D., Dogara, U. P., Musa, B., Jeremiah, J. (Author)

187-193
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Molecular Docking of Phytocompounds from Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract as Promising Inhibitory Agents against Candida Albicans’s Glucosamine-6-Phosphate Synthase

Shafiu Aliyu, Abdulkadir Magashi Magaji, Muhammed Yusha’u, Aminu Aliyu, Saifullahi Gambo, Abubakar Kabiru, Sanusi Sani (Author)

315-323
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SARS-CoV-2 Induced Interleukin -18 Response among Presumptive Covid-19 Patients in Kano State, Nigeria

Sanusi, U. I., Suraka, B., Aliyu, M., Muhammad, H., Kabuga, A. I., Usman, U., Imam, M. U., Al-Mukhtar, Y. A., Abbas, M. A., Auwal, Z., Tijjani, A., Sharif, A. A. (Author)

259-266
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