Journal of Applied Sciences1812-56541812-5662Asian Network for Scientific Information10.3923/jas.2019.675.681Borrerial verticillata Extract on Bacteria Isolated from Some Fish Species of Ogbese River]]>OlatejuAbidemi-Iromini Atilola SamuelOludairo Abolade 72019197Background and Objective: Increased human interference on aquatic habitat resulted in pollution exposing fish to microbes pathogenic to man; hence, creating public health awareness. The aim of this study was to investigate the health status and bacterial occurrence in fishes, water and sediments of Ogbese river and Borrerial verticillate plant sensitivity against isolates. Materials and Methods: Gills, skins and intestines of Mormyrus rume, Parachanna obscura and Clarias gariepinus fishes of economic importance in Ogbese river were examined for bacterial occurrence using standard bacteriology measure. Serial dilution (104) in water was carried out; 1 g each of sample was cultured by pour plating on nutrient agar and incubated at 37°C for 24 h and anti-bacteria effect of aqueous Borrerial verticillata herbs on isolated bacteria were assessed using its zone of inhibition to know its natural antibacterial effectiveness. Data collected were subjected to descriptive and analytical statistics. Growth and bacteria data were subjected to one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and significant differences (p>0.01) between mean were separated by Duncan Multiple Range test using Computer Software SPSS version 20.0. Results: Bacteria load was highest in gills of Mormyrus rume and Parachanna obscura and highest in intestine of Clarias gariepinus. 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