Volume-8 ~ Issue-1
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern of Bacteria from Selected Hospitals in Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Southwest Nigeria |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Temitope Olowokere, Mutiu A. Alabi, Bamidele S. Fagbohunka, Rita M. Sunday,Ekundayo T. Salami, Folake Osanaiye, Johnson F. Afolabi, Taiwo Otunla |
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: | 10.9790/3008-0810104  |
Abstract: In recent times, there has been an astronomical increase in the cases of bacterial resistance to commonly used antibiotics by medical personnel in Akungba Akoko,Ondo State,Nigeria.It is just right for a study of this nature to be carried out in order to provide the important microbiological pieces of information to help medical practitioners to tackle this menance.Bacteria were isolated from inanimate object in hospitals in Ondo State which include: General Hospital, Iwaro-Oka; Reva Clinic, Akungba Akoko; University Health Centre, Akungba Akoko; and Comprehensive Health Centre, Akungba Akoko. In this study seven organism were isolated, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus sp, Pseudomonas sp, Aeruginosa sp, Klebsiella sp, Bacillus sp and Escherichia coli. All these organisms were identified based on their morphology and biochemical characteristics. The incidence of Staphylococcusaureus (34.8%) was found to be dominant out of the gram-positive bacteria isolated. The incidence of E. coli (44.4%) was found dominant out of the gram-negative bacteria isolated. Of the 70 isolates recovered, 43 (61.4%) were gram-positive while 27 (38.6%) were gram-negative. Multiple resistances were recorded against antibiotics used in this study. This study reveals that staphylococci, streptococci, bacillus, pseudomonas and enterbacteriaceae are predominant organism associated with inanimate object in hospitals. Effective hospital control and aseptic precaution will help reduce the incidence.
Keywords: bacteria, hospital, antibiotics, inanimate objects, antimicrobial.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Diversity of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi In Ocimum Sanctum. L. |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Nita Supriya Massey, E.N. Siddiqui |
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: | 10.9790/3008-0810506 |
Abstract: A study of diversity of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in root of medicinal plant Ocimum sanctum. L. locally known as Krishna Tulsi was conducted at Hazaribag, Jharkhand, India. Microscopic analysis of the mycorrhizal status of roots has revealed that all recovered spores were found to belong to the class – Zygomycotina. The two genus found were Glomus and Acaulospora. The species recorded are G. fasciculatum and G. mosseae belonging to order Glomales and family glomaceae.
Key words : AM Fungi, Ocimum sanctum, Glomus, Acaulospora, Jharkhand.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Methanolic Extract of Musa Sapientum Surker Proffers Antioxidant Effects against Indomethacin-Induced Ulceration Oxidative stress in Wistar Rats |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Salau B. A, Adeosun C. B, Odufuwa K. T, kale O E, Adeyanju M. M. |
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: | 10.9790/3008-0810712 |
Abstract: Effect of methanolic extract of musa sapientum sucker (MEMSS) in indomethacin-induced ulceration in Wistar rats was investigated. Thirty albino rats (120-150g) were divided into six groups. Negative and positive control rats (group 1 and 2) received no treatment and indomethacin (50mg/kg) respectively. Group 3 rats received Omeprazole (0.8mg/kg) 4hours following indomethacin (50mg/kg) intoxication. Groups 4, 5, and 6 received 5mg/kg, 10mg/kg and 20mg/kg of MEMSS respectively 4hour after indomethacin (50mg/kg) induction. Treatment last for fourteen days and dosing was via oral route. Rats were anaesthetized and sacrificed 24hours following last treatment. In our results, we scored ulcer induction by indomethacin using elevated biomarker enzymes. Indomethacin (50mg/kg) administered alone increased (p< 0.05) hepatic and renal alanine and aspartate aminotransferases (LALT, LAST and KALT, KAST) by 311.2%, 170.8% and 123.7%, 109.7% respectively when compared with control negative group. Similarly, MEMSS significantly reduced the elevated LALT, LAST and KALT, KAST quantitatively when compared with positive control (IDM) group. MEMSS when administered at graded doses (5, 10 and 20mg/kg) increased (p< 0.05) catalase levels, liver and kidney SOD levels (p< 0.05) when compared with control groups. 20mg/kg of MEMSS increased liver and renal reduced glutathione by 69.6% and 32.7% respectively. In conclusion, MEMSS possesses antioxidant benefits against indomethacin-induced ulceration and oxidative stress in rats which could attracts further histomorphological studies.
Key words: Musa sapientum sucker, Indomethacin, Ulceration, Antioxidants
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| Title | : | Phytosociological Study At Tundun Wada, A Village Adjoining Wild Life Park Jos, Nigeria |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Uwa Clementina |
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: | 10.9790/3008-0811317 |
Abstract: Phytosociological study of woody vegetation was conducted at Tundun Wada, village adjoining Wild Life Park, Jos, Nigeria to determine the effect of human activities on the vegetation. Two sites were earmarked measuring 100m x 100m (10, 000m2 = 1ha). One site was close to human settlement (disturbed site) and the other within the park (undisturbed site) which served as control. At each of these sites, phytosociological studies by complete enumeration method was conducted to determine percentage, frequency, density, abundance, girth at breast height, diameter, dominance (Basal Area) and importance value index. The result indicated lower value, species composition and generally lower values of the phytosociological parameters studied at the disturbed site. A factor attributed to human interference. As no buffer zone exists, these human activities constitute a major threat, through encroachment, to the Wild Life Park. Urgent conservation measures are therefore need by the Nigerian National Parks Service.
Key Words: Phytosociological, Wild Life
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