Euphemia Afoma Ikegwuonu

Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection and Its Relationship with ABO Blood Group and Haemoglobin Genotype among Pregnant Women in Onitsha, Nigeria

Mmesoma S. Emeh, Euphemia Afoma Ikegwuonu, Ncheta O. Orakwelu, E. N. Oketah et autres

Helicobacter pylori infection remains a major global health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where environmental and socioeconomic factors favor its transmission. Although host genetic factors such as ABO blood group and haemoglobin genotype have been implicated in susceptibility to infectious …

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Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Its Relationship with ABO Blood Group and Hemoglobin Genotype among Pregnant Women in Onitsha, Nigeria

Chineze Helen Ugwu, Chidimma A. Ezetulugo, Euphemia Afoma Ikegwuonu, Ncheta O. Orakwelu et autres

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a significant public health concern globally, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Genetic factors such as ABO blood group and haemoglobin genotype have been implicated in susceptibility to infectious diseases, although their relationship with HBV infection remains unclear. …

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Seroprevalence of Syphilis Among Pregnant Women in Onitsha, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study

Chineze H. Ugwu, Favour A. Obu, T. I. Cookey, F. O. Nwajiobi et autres

Background: Syphilis remains a significant global public health concern, particularly in pregnancy where it contributes to adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Despite ongoing control efforts, the burden of maternal syphilis persists in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa. Objective: This study aimed to …

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Antibacterial Activities of Daucus Carota Against Urinary Tract Pathogen Escherichia Coli Isolated from Urine Specimen Collected from The Students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

Hope Eze, Euphemia Afoma Ikegwuonu, Okoli U.O, Anulika Goodness Chukwujekwu et autres

Abstract: The rising prevalence of antimicrobial resistance has prompted an increased interest in natural remedies such as plant-based antimicrobials. Among these, Daucus carota (carrot) is recognized for its potential antibacterial and antifungal properties. This study investigated the antibacterial activity of Daucus carota …

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Evaluation of probiotic and antimicrobial properties of Lactobacillus species isolated from decaying Musa acuminata

Favour Okwukweka Nwajiobi, Nwanneka Chinazor Nwozor, Chukwuebuka Chisom Anene, Obumneme Christian Soludo et autres

The increasing interest in probiotics has heightened the need to explore natural sources of beneficial microorganisms. While dairy products have long been a staple for probiotic isolation, plant sources offer a diverse array of novel strains of probiotics with antimicrobial properties. This …

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Chemical constituents analysis of blue vitriol, brimstone and black stone using X-ray fluorescence technology and GC-MS: a quest for novel antifungals

Onyekachukwu Izuchukwu Udemezue, Onyekachi Ijeoma Udemezue, Evangeline Chinyere Udenweze, Chijioke Obinna Ezenwelu et autres

New drugs especially antifungals are continually required by healthcare systems to address serious public health challenges such as resistance, toxicity, cost and scarcity. This research aimed at analyzing the chemical constituents of blue vitriol, brimstone and black stone using x-ray fluorescence technology …

Physicochemical Parameters of Obibia Stream, Amawbia Awka South Local Government Area Anambra State, Nigeria

Hope Eze, C.J. Obasi, Euphemia Afoma Ikegwuonu, Adaugo Chinwendu Enweluzor et autres

Nigeria has sufficient shallow and deep water, that if polluted can be unhealthy to human life. Obibia stream is an essential water source in Amawbia-Nibo axis of Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria especially for its drinking purposes, urban agricultural usage and domestic uses. …

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Microbial Analysis of Borehole Drinking Water in St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Government Reserved Area, (G.R.A) Awka.

Eze H.C U.O, Okoli Obasi C.J, Euphemia Afoma Ikegwuonu, E.C. Udenweze

The prevalence of microorganisms in full scale water supply systems raises concerns about their pathogenicity and effects to public health.Clean tap water is essential for public health safety.The source water quality, the drinking water distribution system, and building water supply systems in …

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Inorganic and organic chemical constituents of trona, alum and palm ash: Potential alternatives to conventional antifungal drugs?

Onyekachukwu Izuchukwu Udemezue, Chijioke Obinna Ezenwelu, Euphemia Afoma Ikegwuonu, Evangeline Chinyere Udenweze et autres

There is high demand for the development of novel, effective, clinically safe and affordable antifungal agents to manage the ever emerging and re-emerging fungal infections. Natural compounds may be a source of novel chemical structures for development of antimicrobials. The aim of …

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Antibacterial activities of honey bee against gram-positive bacteria isolated from urine

Eze HC, Euphemia Afoma Ikegwuonu, OBASI CJ, Okonkwo Ngozi Nonyelum et autres

The medicinal benefits of honey have long been recorded in ancient days as a solution for various ailments and infections. This study x-rayed the effects of honey on common gram-positive bacteria isolated from urine. The study evaluated the in vitro susceptibility of …

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Bacteriological Parameters of Obibia River in Amawbia, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State

ke Chinelo Gloria, Eze H.C, Obasi C.J, Euphemia Afoma Ikegwuonu et autres

Nigeria has abundant surface and ground water, of which when polluted can be detrimental to human health.Obibia stream is an important water source in Amawbia-Nibo axis of Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria especially for its drinking purposes, urban agricultural usage and domestic uses.Water …

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Isolation and Identification of Gram-Positive Bacteria from the Epidermis of Students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

Eze H.C, Obasi C.J, Euphemia Afoma Ikegwuonu, Okonkwo Ngozi Nonyelum

Serving as the defense mechanism of the human body with the environment, the human skin acts as a contact barrier to prevent the interference of foreign invaders, while providing a accommodation to the microflora.In circumstances where the defense is altered, the skin …

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