A. U. Nnachi

Investigation of Faecal Coliform Contamination of Domestic Water Sources in Ebonyi Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

C. V. Nwidembia, O. O. Odikamnoro, A. U. Nnachi, C. C. Egwuatu, I. N. Aghanya, O. I. Ezejiofor, I. Mbachu, C. O. Ukaegbu, A. M. Efunshile & P. O. U. Adogu · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

 Aims: The investigation of faecal coliform contamination of domestic water sources in Ebonyi Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria was undertaken. Study Design: This was a descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: Ebonyi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/27231

Parasitological Assessment and Public Health Implications of Water Used for Domestic Purposes in Ebonyi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria

C. V. Nwidembia, O. O. Odikamnoro, A. U. Nnachi, C. C. Egwuatu, I. N. Aghanya, A. J. Nwinyimagu, O. I. Ezejiofor, I. Mbachu & C. O. Ukaegbu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

Aims: Water-borne diseases have been a major cause of morbidity in most developing countries including Nigeria mainly due to poor quality of water used for domestic and industrial purposes. This study was on the parasitological assessment and public health implications of water u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/27040

Epidemiology of Hookworm Infection and the Influence of Some Epidemiological Factors on their Prevalence in Some Farming Communities in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

I. A. Nnachi, O. O. Odikamnoro, A. U. Nnachi, O. C. Ani, C. A. Uhuo & C. C. Egwuatu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2015

Aims: This study was carried out to assess aspects of the epidemiology of hookworm infection and the influence of some epidemiological factors on their prevalence in some farming communities in Afikpo South L.G.A. of Ebonyi State. Study Design: This was a laboratory-based observa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2015/19916

Time-Kill Effect of Crude Extracts of Garcinia kola Seeds on Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from the Anterior Nares of Healthcare Workers at a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria

C. C. Egwuatu, T. O. Egwuatu, A. A. Iwuafor, C. N. Akujobi, A. U. Nnachi, I. N. Aghanya, F. T. Ogunsola & O. O. Oduyebo · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Aims: This study investigated the time-kill effects of crude methanol and aqueous extracts of Garcinia kola (Bitter kola) against isolates of Staphylococcus aureus obtained from the anterior nares of healthcare workers in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria. Study Design: This was a c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/27005