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C. Abriba

Researcher at University of Calabar

Publications -  8
Citations -  129

C. Abriba is an academic researcher from University of Calabar. The author has contributed to research in topics: Fermentation & Biodegradation. The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 8 publications receiving 123 citations.

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A comparative assessment of the antimicrobial effects of garlic (Allium sativum) and antibiotics on diarrheagenic organisms.

TL;DR: It appears that antibiotics that interfere with DNA and RNA syntheses, such as garlic does, could constitute an effective partner in the synergic effect of garlic currently being investigated worldwide.
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Seasonal Occurrence of Vibrios in Water and Shellfish Obtained from the Great Kwa River Estuary, Calabar, Nigeria

TL;DR: Results revealed a trimodal peak in Vibrio counts, coinciding with meteorological changes and the hot periods of the year, and provide a guide for effective control of associated cholera epidemics.
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Comparative degradation of sawdust by microorganisms isolated from it.

TL;DR: It is shown that indigenous microorganisms possess the capacity to degrade sawdust and were found to be the most effective degrading agent based on its high percentage degradation.
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Microbial succession and odour reduction during the controlled fermentation of cassava tubers for the production of ‘foofoo’, a staple food consumed popularly in Nigeria

TL;DR: Bacterial succession and odour reduction during the controlled fermentation of cassava tubers for the production of ‘foofoo’, a staple food consumed popularly in Nigeria were investigated and Bacillus Subtilis effected the highest odours reduction followed by Lactobacillus plantarum and Geotrichum sp.
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Microbial contamination of Nigerian currency: a potential health risk to handlers

TL;DR: It is concluded that the dirty Nigerian currency in circulation is a potent means of transmitting infections, and therefore constitutes a great health hazard in Nigeria, unless there is legislation on the proper handling of the currency.