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Research article:-
Dr. Singh Rachana, Agarwal Tarun*, Rastogi Rinki, Arora Neha, Rastogi Meghana.
Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Lucknow, India.
Abstract:- The present study presents the effectiveness of Jatropha curcas Fruit against some selected microorganisms which are known to cause diseases in human beings and the comparative study of extent of antimicrobial properties of various fruit parts of Jatropha curcas namely, Fruit Pericarp, Seed Coat and Seed Kernel. Cold Aqueous, Methanolic, Ethanolic, and Ethyl Acetate extracts of dried fruit parts were prepared at a final concentration of 500 mg/ml and were tested against pathogenic microorganisms such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli using agar well diffusion method. The Methanolic extracts of the Seed Kernel showed the maximum zone of inhibition of 25.5mm.
Keywords:- Antibacterial properties, Jatropha curcas fruit, Fruit Pericarp, Seed Coat and Kernel, Agar Well Diffusion.
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* Chavada Nikul1, Dr Kiran K.Deshmukh2.
1 K.J. Collage of Pharmacy Vadasma-382708 Gujarat. India.
2 P.H.G. Municipal Arts and Science Collage-Kalol, Gujarat India.
Abstract:-Soil being habitat for microbial flora function as a natural vat for all kind of microorganisms. Its provide favorable environment for pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms. Soil play key role of disseminating microorganisms in air and water. Present study, indicate pathogenic bacteria in soil samples, collected from the vicinity of Seafood Industries established in Veraval G.I.D.C, .Organic nutrient waste from sea food companies, supported both pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria. Three samples collected from different location of G.I.D.C area were microbially analyzed for pathogens. .Results indicate persistence of Salmonella Spp,. Salmonella Spp,being potent pathogen of human being ,lime lighted the soil, collected from the vicinity of sea food companies.
Key words:- Seafood, pathogenic organisms, microbial analysis.
Review article:-
* W. Obeng-Denteh.
Department of Mathematics, College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
Abstract:- Technically, sex is the tendency to decipher whether a particular specie is a male or a female. In biology the gender of specie is determined to ascertain whether it is a male or a female. This concept is being translated into the world of pure mathematics to ascertain the gender of ideals. The characteristics of ideals were taken into account and the end result justified that ideals are of the feminine gender.
Key Words:- Gender, ideals, male, female, operations of ideals.
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*Eryılmaz Müjde1, Akın Ahmet2, Altanlar Nurten2
1Ph.D, 2Prof.Dr. Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.
Abstract:-Antiseptics are an essential part of infection control practices and aid in the prevention of nosocomial infections. The selection of the proper antimicrobial agent is a very crucial step before application. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (2% CHG) and 10% povidone iodine (10% PVP-I) alone and in combination with 70% 2-propanol (70% 2-P) against nosocomial methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Enterococcus faecalis isolates. A total of 15 MRSA and 15 E. faecalis strains isolated from blood cultures of hospitalized patients as nosocomial infection agents in Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, Ibn-i Sina Hospital, Ankara, Turkey were included in the study. Susceptibilities of the isolates to antiseptics were investigated by quantitative suspension test at 30 seconds contact time. All of the isolates were found susceptible to 2% CHG in 70% 2-P and 10% PVP-I in 70% 2-P. However, three MRSA and four E.faecalis isolates were found resistant to 2% CHG; three MRSA and three E.faecalis isolates were found resistant to 10% PVP-I . Our study has demonstrated that 2% CHG in 70% 2-P and 10% PVP-I in 70% 2-P provide a significantly better antimicrobial activity than 10% PVP-I and 2% CHG alone at 30 seconds contact time. According to the results, enhanced skin antisepsis may be achieved with 2% CHG in 70% 2-P or 10% PVP-I in 70% 2-P compared with the 2% CHG and 10% PVP-I alone.
Key Words:- Chlorhexidine gluconate, Povidone iodine, 2-propanol, Skin antisepsis.
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* BARNABAS, B. BANJI (M. Sc.), ALIYU, M. BABADOKO (Ph. D) , GBATE, MOHAMMED (M. Sc.) , OBI, U. PAULINE (B. Sc.) AND ATTAIRU, A. A. (HND).
1 Department of Science Laboratory Technology, P. M. B. 55, The Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State, Nigeria.
Abstract:- Prevalence study of schistosomiasis and other intestinal helminthic infections was undertaken among school-aged children in Agaie, Agaie LGA of Niger State; between January, 2010 and September, 2011. Aim: The study is aimed at status assessment of these diseases in the Town and its environs. Base-line information could be useful in integrating the area into the National Schistosomiasis Control Initiative of Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health. Design/Materials and method: A total of 718 urine and stool samples were collected for microscopic examination. Concentration method was used to process the urine and stool samples. The data for this project work were analyzed using SPSS 10.0 version. The data were subjected to Pearson correlation coefficient test which measures the degree of relationship between two or more variables as well as the chi-square test of association. The proportion value of P > 0.01 was not significant while a value of P< 0.01 was significant. Result: The study showed an overall infection prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis to be 37.0%, and infection prevalence of other intestinal helminthiases to be 43.2%. The commonest intestinal helminth infection identified was Ascaris lumbricoides (13.8%). The overall prevalence of infections was higher among the males and age group 5-9 years. Conclusion: The study has shown a gloomy picture of infections of schistosomiasis and other intestinal helminthiases in Agaie and its environs. Recommendations: Although assessment of the medical and public health implications of these parasitic intestinal helminthic diseases were not part of the current study, there is urgent need for mass drug administration (MDA) in order to reduce the impacts of these diseases and reduce the potential of transmission in this local government area and the state in general.
Key Words:- Agaie, Children, Niger State, Nigeria, Prevalence; and Schistosomiasis.