J. C. Iwuji

Microbial Quality and Public Health Risks of Selected Herbal Remedies Sold in Open Markets in Owerri Metropolis, South Eastern, Nigeria

E. C. Chinakwe, J. C. Ngumah, O. Q. Kenechukwudozie, N. U. Nwogwugwu, O. C. Ihejirika, E. E. Mike-Anosike, J. C. Iwuji & C. A. Onyeka · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2023

Herbal medicines are presently widely used in developed and developing countries for health care due to their affordability, accessibility and availability. Objective: The microbial quality of selected herbal remedies sold in open markets in Owerri, South Eastern, Nigeria was stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2023/v33i11360

Physico-chemical and Microbiological Qualities of Abattoir Wastewater in Egbu, Imo State, Nigeria

E. C. Chinakwe, N. U. Nwogwugwu, C. E. Ihejirika, J. C. Ngumah, E. E. Mike-Anosike, G. C. Ajugwo & J. C. Iwuji · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2022

Abbattoir waste water is of a complex composition. When discharged without being treated, poses a threat to human health and the environment. This is the practice common in Nigeria, and is worrisome. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the physico-chemical and microbio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i430383

Coliform Bacteria Profile of the Surface of Raw Salad Vegetables Sold in Open Markets in Owerri Metropolis, South Eastern Nigeria

E. C. Chinakwe, N. U. Nwogwugwu, G. C. Ajugwo, M. C. Madumere, J. C. Ngumah, E. E. Mike-Anosike, R. I. Nnadozie & J. C. Iwuji · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2022

The consumption of fresh vegetables has great health benefits. However, this has been linked to several food borne infections and disease outbreaks in the past because some of these vegetables have been identified as agents in the transmission of human food pathogens. This study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i230293