MICROBIOLOGY PROJECT TOPICS

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Characterization of PVL-positive MRSA isolates.
Effect of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strains on the intestinal microbiome.
Prevalence of Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli in children and adults.
Isolation and characterization of entomopathogenic fungi from soil.
Genomic analysis of hydrocarbon oxidizing sulphur bacteria.
Investigation of the biodegrading potentials of Fervidobacteriumpennivorans.
Effect of calcium on the genetic makeup of Gemmatimonas phototrophica.
Modulation of Mycorrhizal colonization for improved food production.
Isolation and characterization of novel antimicrobial compounds from endophytes.
Isolation and characterization of novel antimicrobial compounds from lichens.
Monitoring of wastewaters for the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 to mitigate COVID-19 spread.
Metagenomics to unravel novel antimicrobial resistance genes in hospital environment.
Determination of quorum sensing and biofilm-forming capability in Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from door handles, sinks, beddings and floor of hospitals
Occurrence and serotyping of Salmonella species from blood samples of in- and out-patients
Prevalence, antibiogram and PCR detection of the virulence-associated genes of Acinetobacter baumannii
Prevalence and Plasmid Profile of Fluoroquinolone – Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (FQRSA) isolated from clinical samples
Bacteriological and Physicochemical Parameters of Selected Borehole Water Sources
Prevalence, antibiogram and PCR detection of the virulence-associated genes of Aeromonas hydrophila
Preliminary Studies on the Antibacterial Activities of Leaf Extracts of Azadirachta indica and Psidium guajava on Methicillin and Vancomycin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
Prevalence, antibiogram and PCR detection of the virulence-associated genes of Salmonella and Shigella spcecies
Molecular Detection of Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) Toxins in Clinical Isolates of Staphylococcus aureus
Prevalence, antibiogram and PCR detection of the virulence-associated genes of Candida auris
Prevalence, antibiogram and Plasmid Profile of Fluoroquinolone – Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (FQRSA) isolated from poultry and abattoir samples
Prevalence, antibiogram and PCR detection of the virulence-associated genes of Candida albicans
Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of Parkia biglobosa, Hymenocardia acida and Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides extracts on pathogenic Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria
Prevalence, antibiogram and PCR detection of the virulence-associated genes of Vibrio cholerae
Detection and antibiogram of constitutive- and inducible-clindamycin-resistance in clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus
Prevalence, antibiogram and PCR detection of the virulence-associated genes of Enterococcus faecalis
Antibacterial Activity of Adenia Cissampeloides Plant Extracts on some selected Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria
Evaluation of the Efficacy, Quality and Safety of Hepatitis B Vaccines stored in cold-chain systems
Prevalence, antibiogram and PCR detection of the virulence-associated genes of Listeria monocytogenes
Phytochemical and Antimicrobial analysis of hulls and nuts of Tetracarpidium conophorum (Ukpa) on selected Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria
Prevalence, antibiogram and PCR detection of the virulence-associated genes of Mycobacterium species
Prevalence, antibiogram and PCR detection of the virulence-associated genes of Escherichia coli
In Vitro Susceptibility Test of Different Clinical bacterial Isolates against first generation cephalosporins
Determination and isolation of the metabolites of endophytic Colletotrichum gloeosporioides isolated from leaves of Carica papaya
Isolation and characterization of bacteria and fungi associated with the biodegradation of municipal solid waste matter
In Vitro Susceptibility Test of Different Clinical bacterial Isolates against second generation cephalosporins
Isolation, antibiogram and characterization of vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from clinical bacterial isolates
In Vitro Susceptibility Test of Different Clinical bacterial Isolates against third generation cephalosporins
Determination of Bioethanol Production from Corncob Hydrolysed by Cellulase of Aspergillus niger Using Zymomonas mobilis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae
In Vitro Susceptibility Test of Different Clinical bacterial Isolates against fourth generation cephalosporins
In Vitro Susceptibility Test of Different Clinical bacterial Isolates against fifth generation cephalosporins
Evaluation of the Efficacy, Quality and Safety of Hepatitis B Vaccines sold in the open market
In Vitro Susceptibility Test of Different Clinical fungal Isolates against ketoconazole and nystatin
Phenotypic detection of extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli isolates from hospital samples
Phenotypic detection of metallo beta lactamase (MBL)-producing Escherichia coli isolates from hospital samples
Phenotypic detection of AmpC enzyme producing Escherichia coli isolates from hospital samples
Phenotypic detection of ESBL producing Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from hospital samples
Phenotypic detection of metallo beta lactamase (MBL)-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from hospital samples
Phenotypic detection of AmpC enzyme producing Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from hospital samples
Phenotypic detection of ESBL producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from hospital samples
Phenotypic detection of metallo beta lactamase (MBL)-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from hospital samples
Phenotypic detection of AmpC enzyme producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from hospital samples
Isolation of Bacillus species with antibiotic-producing ability from soil samples
Detection of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)isolates from clinical samples
Phenotypic detection of vancomycin resistant Enterococcus species from clinical samples
Detection of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates from pig dung’s
Detection of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates from cow dung’s
Prevalence of Schistosoma haematobium infection in a primary school
Prevalence of Schistosoma bovis infection in abattoir houses
Prevalence of Schistosoma bovis infection in intestinal tract of slaughtered animals
Evolution of biocide resistance in clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
PCR detection of virulence-associated genes in multidrug resistant clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli
Molecular characterization of antibiotic resistant genes in methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates of clinical origin
PCR determination of panton valentine leukocidin genes in methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates
Comparison of Cefoxitin and Oxacillin Disk Diffusion Methods for Detection of mecA-Mediated Resistance in Staphylococcus aureus
PCR detection of mecA gene in methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates
Antimicrobial susceptibility profile of methicillin resistant coagulase negative staphylococci (CoNS) strains of hospital origin
Antibiogram of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli isolates recovered from ready to eat food samples
Susceptibility profile of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli isolates recovered from Zobo drink samples
Antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli isolates recovered from Soya milk drink samples
Prevalence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli isolates in marketed sachet and bottled waters
Phenotypic Detection of Methicillin Resistance in Staphylococcus aureus by Disk Diffusion Testing and Etest
Prevalence of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates in pig farms
Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates from cattle farms
Detection and prevalence of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates from goat farms
Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns and occurrence of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates in poultry farms
Antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli isolates recovered from faecal samples of poultry birds
Antimicrobial susceptibility profile of bacterial pathogens recovered from free-range birds or fowls
Isolation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae from fresh and soured palm wine marketed in local and urban markets
Determination of the ethanolic and methanolic extracts of the root, leaves and stem of Azadirachta indica on Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli clinical isolates
Determination of the ethanolic and methanolic extracts of the root, leaves and stem of Garcinia kola on Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli clinical isolates
Determination of the ethanolic and methanolic extracts of the root, leaves and stem of Carica papaya on Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli clinical isolates
Determination of the ethanolic and methanolic extracts of the root, leaves and stem of Zingiber officinale on Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli clinical isolates
Investigation of Schistosoma species in Pond Water Snails
Detection of Plasmid Borne Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase Enzymes from Blood and Urine Isolates of Gram – Negative Bacteria
Detection of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates Producing CTX-M-15 Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamases
Detection of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli isolates from suspected community acquired urinary tract infections
Doripenem and ertapenem resistance amongst ESBL positive and AmpC positive Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae clinical isolates.
Detection of extended-Spectrum Βeta-Lactamase – Producing Escherichia Coli Strains of Poultry Origin
Detection of extended-Spectrum Βeta-Lactamase – Producing Escherichia Coli Strains of abattoir Origin
Microbiological investigation of Escherichia coli isolates from cloacal and feacal swabs of broiler chickens for AmpC enzymes and metallo beta lactamase enzymes
Frequency and antibiogram of uropathogens isolated from Urine Samples of HIV Infected Patients
Inhibitory effects of neem and Bitter kola leaves on selected pathogenic bacteria and fungi
Detection of Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase Enzymes from Otitis Media Bacteria Pathogens.
Cloacal faecal carriage and occurrence of antibiotic resistant Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in chicken grown with and without antibiotic supplemented feed
Evaluation of antibacterial activities of some Nigerian medicinal plants against some Gram negative resistant bacteria pathogens
Detection of ESBL-producing Gram negative bacteria using Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry.
Prevalence and antibiogram of Aeromonas hydrophila isolated from water samples
Determination of the Quality of Commercial Antibacterial Discs Available in Nigerian market
Determination of the Medicinal Efficacy of Acetone, Aqueous, Methanol and Ethanol Crude Extracts of Mangifera indica Leaf
Phytochemical analysis and Antimicrobial Activity of Ethanolic and Methanolic Stem and Root Extracts of Cnestis ferruginea on Multidrug Resistant Bacteria of clinical origin
Prevalence and antibiogram of Salmonella species, Shigella species and Staphylococcus aureus in retail meats
Determination of the Microbial Contamination and prevalence of multidrug resistant bacteria of Ready-to-Eat Fried Chicken Meat
Antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Staphylococcus aureus from Healthy School Pupils
Antibiogram of Streptococcus pneumoniae Isolated from the Nasopharyngeal Mucosa of primary school children
Prevalence, antibiogram and PCR detection of the virulence-associated genes of Acinetobacter baumannii
Antifungal and antibacterial activities of Ocimum gratissimum and Gongronema latifolium leaves on Colletotrichum species
Phytochemical analysis and Antibacterial activity of Crude Extracts from Leaves of Wonderful Kola on some selected Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria
Antibiotic sensitivity profiles of biofilm-producing bacterial isolates from clinical and water samples
Metagenomics to unravel novel AMR in food chain.