This study was conducted to investigate the entomocidal effects of the oil extracts of Alstonia boonei plant parts (root barks, stem barks, leaves, and seeds) as contact insecticides against the activities of Callosobrochus maculatus in stored cowpea seeds. Air-dried parts of A. boonei were ground into fine powder using an electric grinder (Model: Binatone... Continue here
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a major cause of neonatal infections in both hospital and community settings. Identifying its sources and mechanisms of resistance is essential for effective control. This study investigated MRSA colonisation in mothers and their newborns and assessed whether resistance was plasmid-mediated. A total of 201 swab... Continue here
This study investigated the antibacterial activity and phytochemical profile of Citrus sinensis (orange) peel extracts against bacteria associated with wound infections from patients attending Ahmad Sani Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau. Phytochemical screening of both ethanolic and aqueous extracts revealed the presence of flavonoids, phenolic compounds,... Continue here