scholarly journals Evaluation of the effects of sound exposure and low field electromagnetism on growth and antibiotics susceptibility of some microorganisms

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Oluwaseun Garuba ◽  
Obinna Markraphael Ajunwa ◽  
Aishat Nana Ibrahim-King
Keyword(s):  
Electromagnetic Field ◽  
Gluconobacter Oxydans ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Drug Misuse ◽  
Klebsiella Pneumonia ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Acetobacter Aceti ◽  
Indiscriminate Disposal ◽  
Antibiotics Susceptibility ◽  
Acoustic Treatment

Abstract Background The emergence of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms has been largely associated with drug misuse, drug abuse, and indiscriminate disposal of drugs; however, the interactions between some environmental factors and antibiotic resistance by microorganisms have been understudied. In this study, the effects of sound and electromagnetic field on the growth and antibiotic susceptibility of selected microorganisms to antibiotics were investigated. Results Microorganisms used include Gluconobacter oxydans ATCC 19,357, Rhodobacter sphaeroides ATCC 17,023, Citrobacter freundii ATCC 33,128, Yersina pestis ATCC 11,953, Bacillus subtilis 6633, Acetobacter aceti ATCC 15,973, Escherichia coli ATCC 25,922, Pseudomonas aeuriginosa ATCC 9027, Streptococcus pyogenes ATCC 19,613, Klebsiella pneumonia ATCC 25,955, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25,923 and Serratia marcescens ATCC 14,766. The antibiotics used were: Ciprofloxacin 5 μg, Imipenem 10 μg, Ampicillin 10 μg, Ceftazidime 30 μg and Tetracycline 30 μg for Gram-negative bacteria while Pefloxacin 10 μg, Gentamycin 10 μg, Amplicillin + Cloxacillin 30 μg, Cefuroxime 20 μg, Amoxacillin 30 μg, Ceftriaxone 25 μg, Ciprofloxacin 10 μg, Streptomycin 30 μg, Co-trimoxazole 30 μg, and Erythromycin 10 μg for Gram-positive bacteria, respectively. Acoustic treatment had varying effects on the antibiotics susceptibility profile of all test bacterial culture. Before exposure, P. aeruginosa had the highest zone of inhibition of 34 ± 3.4 mm, while B. subtilis had least inhibition zone of 12 ± 2.8. After exposure to acoustic treatment at 5000 Hz/90 dB at 72 h, C. freundii had highest zone of inhibition of 32 ± 0.7 mm and the least zone of 11 ± 1.4 mm observed in P. aeruginosa. At 1125 Hz/80 dB after 72 h, R. sphaeroides had highest zone of 34 ± 0.7 mm while A. aceti had least zone of inhibition of 10 ± 0 mm. Effect of electromagnetic flux treatment of 15 min showed E. coli to be the most inhibited having a growth rate of 0.08 log cfu/mL, antibiotics testing showed G. oxydans to have the highest zone of inhibition of 28 ± 3.5 mm and least zone was observed in B. subtilis having a zone of 13 ± 2.8 mm. Conclusion This study showed that environmental factor such as sound and electromagnetic flux (EMF) could interfere with the physiology of bacteria including resistance/susceptibility to antibiotics. However, further investigation will be needed to understand full mechanisms of action of sound and electromagnetic field on bacteria.

Phytochemical analysis, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant assay of Bhut Jolokia pepper

2021 ◽  
pp. 3775-3778
Author(s):  
Dharani Dharan ◽  
K. Venkatesh ◽  
S.S. Meenambiga ◽  
Dhivya Dhanasekar ◽  
P. Arumugam
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Antioxidant Assay ◽  
Dpph Scavenging ◽  
Bhut Jolokia ◽  
Antimicrobial Assay

The presented work represents phytochemical analysis, Antioxidant assay and Antimicrobial activity of Bhut jolokia pepper (Capsicum chinense Jacq) extracted by ethanol as solvent. The ethanolic extract of Bhut jolokia pepper showed the presence of terpenoids, steroids, saponins and flavonoids. Antimicrobial assay was done with varying concentration (250-1000µg/ml) of pepper extract using tetracycline as control by well diffusion method, the extract at 750µg/ml shown best inhibition zone and Staphylococcus aureus showed the highest zone of inhibition at all concentration compared to other bacteria species with maximum zone of inhibition of 27mm. The DPPH scavenging assay for antioxidant activity at 517nm showed positive activity for scavenging, scavenging increased with the concentration of extract. Thus, Bhut jolokia could be effective in treating diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus from antimicrobial assay result.

scholarly journals PG and Research Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-142
Author(s):  
Lekeshmanaswamy M ◽  
Anusiya devi K ◽  
Manish Kumar B ◽  
Vasuki C.A
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Maximum Activity ◽  
Klebsiella Pneumonia ◽  
Moderate Activity ◽  
Candida Sp ◽  
Antibacterial Assay ◽  
Padina Gymnospora ◽  
Science College

In this study Gracilaria edilis, sargassam and Padina gymnospora from Raameshwaram sea, Tamil Nadu were collected, identified and tested against various pathogenic bacteria. In Antibacterial assay Acetone shows the maximum number of activity against the Salmonella typi (32mm) length of inhibtions occurred andAcetone shows the minimum activity against Klebsiella pneumonia (18mm) of the inhibition level. Under the Antifungal assay Acetone shows the maximum activity against the penicillium.sp, (10mm) of the inhibition. Acetone shows the moderate activity against the Aspergillus niger (5mm) of inhibition and the minimumactivity in candida sp,. (8mm) of inhibition zone level.

The Inhibition of wine microorganisms by silver nanoparticles

10.5219/1604 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 995-1004
Author(s):  
Aleš Vavřiník ◽  
Kateřina Štůsková ◽  
Adrian Alumbro ◽  
Methusela Perrocha ◽  
Lenka Sochorová ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽  
Gluconobacter Oxydans ◽  
Lactobacillus Brevis ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Silver Particles ◽  
Acetobacter Aceti ◽  
Inhibition Zones

The presented work aimed to study the inhibition using nanoparticles produced by the green synthesis in selected acetic acid and lactic acid bacteria, which are related to viticulture. The degree of ability to eliminate silver particles produced by green syntheses was determined using the plate method on Petri dishes. This is done using two different approaches - the method of direct application of the solution to the surface of the inoculated medium (determination of inhibition zones) and the method of application using nanoparticles to the inoculated medium. Gluconobacter oxydans (CCM 3618) and Acetobacter aceti (CCM 3620T) were studied from acet acetic bacteria. The lactic acid bacteria were Lactobacillus brevis (CCM 1815) and Pediococcus damnosus (CCM 2465). The application of silver nanoparticles was always in concentrations of 0, 0.0625, 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, and 1 g.L-1. All applied concentrations of silver nanoparticles showed an inhibitory effect on the monitored microorganisms. Silver particles could be used in wine technology for their antibacterial effects, mainly to inhibit microorganisms during vinification, as a substitute for sulfur dioxide.

scholarly journals Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of Heartwood of Acacia catechu of Nepal

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 94-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Joshi ◽  
Yagya Prasad Subedi ◽  
Shobha Kumari Paudel
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Ethyl Acetate Extract ◽  
Salmonella Typhi ◽  
Klebsiella Pneumonia ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Diethyl Ether Extract ◽  
Pseudomonas Species ◽  
Acacia Catechu ◽  
Antibacterial And Antifungal

Antibacterial activity of different extracts of heartwood of Acacia catechu were tested against 11 species of bacteria and antifungal activity were tested against four species of fungi. Among bacteria species highest zone of inhibition (ZOI) was measured against Pseudomonas species by diethyl ether extract, likewise among fungal organism highest zone of inhibition (ZOI) was measured against Fusarium oxysporim by ethyl acetate extract. No extracts showed activity against Salmonella typhi, Salmonella paratyphi, Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis. The minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of ethyl acetate extract was evaluated against Bacillus subtilis, Klebsiella pneumonia, Staphylococus aureus and Shigella species.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jncs.v27i1.6667 J. Nepal Chem. Soc., Vol. 27, 2011 94-99 

ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF THE DRUG FUMIOD IN RESPECT TO ISOLATES OF CON-DITIONALLY PATHOGENIC MICRO-FLORA FROM ANIMALS WITH SIGNS OF RESPIRATORY DISEASES.

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 26-30
Author(s):  
V.A. Kuzmin ◽  
◽  
L.S. Vogel ◽  
A.A. Sukhinin ◽  
S.A. Makavchik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Growth Suppression ◽  
Klebsiella Pneumonia ◽  
Leningrad Region ◽  
Growth Inhibition Zone ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Glutaraldehyde Solution ◽  
Microbial Growth Inhibition

The purpose of the work is to study the anti-microbial activity of fumigation aerosols of the Fumiyod preparation using bactericidal blocks against isolates of opportunistic mi-croflora from calves and piglets with signs of infectious respiratory diseases. The work was carried out on livestock and pig farms of Volosovsky district of the Leningrad region. Samples of biomaterial (nasal swabs and nasopharyngeal swabs) were taken from dis-eased animals to determine the sensitivity of the microflora to the studied iodine-containing Fumiyod preparation (experiment) and 1% glutaraldehyde solution (control). The biomaterial was plated on elective nutrient media (milk-yolk-salt agar, blood agar, Endo medium, yolk-salt agar). Cultures of microorganisms (Klebsiella pneumonia, Str.pneumoniae, St. aureus, Pro-teus vulgaris, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E. coli), yeast were isolated from washouts from the nasal cavity and nasopharyngial washings from calves and piglets with symp-toms of bronchopneumonia, pneumonia, bronchitis, rhinitis albicans) and fungi (Mucor sp., Aspergillus fumigatus). Using paper discs, it was found that the Fumiyod preparation in the form of fumigation aero-sols, used in the form of bactericidal check-ers, has a high bactericidal activity in vitro (microbial growth inhibition zone of more than 15 mm) in relation to all microflora isolates from calves and pigs with signs of respiratory diseases, which manifested by a wide range of antimicrobial and antimycotic effects. The final concentration of the Fumiyod preparation was revealed for the active active substance - 0.20 g / m3, in which a wider spectrum of its antimicrobial (growth suppression zone within 26-32 mm) and antimycotic (growth suppression zone within 27-31 mm ) actions com-pared with 1% glutaraldehyde (control), respective-ly, in the range of 20-25 mm and 21-24 mm.

scholarly journals A Physical-Chemical Study of the Interference of Ceftriaxone Antibiotic with Copper Chloride Salt

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Elsayed M. AbouElleef ◽  
Mowafak M. Mahrouka ◽  
Sherine E. Salem
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Copper Chloride ◽  
Chemical Study ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Klebsiella Pneumonia ◽  
Chloride Salt ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Conductivity Method ◽  
Gram Negative

The nano-CuCl2.2H2O salt was prepared by the ball milling method. The association parameters for bulk and nano-CuCl2 salts in H2O are estimated at different temperatures using the conductivity method by applying the Fuoss–Shedlovsky equation and it was higher for nano-CuCl2 than bulk CuCl2 salt. The interaction between the cation (Cu2+) and ligand (ceftriaxone) in H2O was determined also by the conductometric method. Two stoichiometric complexes 1/2 and 1/1 (M/L) are estimated and follow the order Kf (1/1) > Kf (1 : 2) and ∆Gf (1/1) > ∆Gf (1/2) for (M : L) (in negative values) indicate the favorable of formation of (1/1) complex compared to the (1 : 2) complex. The Gibbs free energies change was increased in negative signs with increasing the temperature. The antimicrobial activities of CFT, bulk Cu-CFT complex, and nano-Cu-CFT complex were studied on LB agar by the disc diffusion technique against clinical isolates of gram-negative bacteria (Klebsiella pneumonia and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and Fungi (Candida albicans). It was observed that (CFT) has a higher zone of inhibition and antibacterial activity than that of bulk and nano-Cu-CFT complexes in Klebsiella pneumonia and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (gram-negative bacteria). The nano-Cu-CFT complex showed a higher clear zone of inhibition and antifungal activity against candida than bulk Cu-CFT complex while the absence of the inhibition zone in CFT, so nano-Cu-CFT complex, can be used as an antifungal drug.

scholarly journals Analysis of Antimicrobial Activities of Photoactivated Cow Urine against Common Human Pathogens

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1557-1560
Author(s):  
Monica A. Godad ◽  
Siddhi S. Suryavanshi ◽  
Somesh S. Shintre ◽  
Kiran K. Abitkar
Keyword(s):  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Human Pathogen ◽  
Human Pathogens ◽  
Bacterial Strains ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Average Width ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Cow Urine ◽  
Escherichi Coli

A concurrent and promising effects has been achieved by using cow urine as a efficient antibacterial activity against gram-negative and gram-positive human pathogen. The present study aims to evaluate anti-microbial activity photo activated cow urine against pathogenic bacterial strains. It is estimated by agar well diffusion method.It is evident from the data presented that the zone of inhibition of photo activated Gir cow urine and Khillari cow urine against bacteria Escherichi coli and staphulococcus aureus is significant.The present investigation clearly demonstrate that the average width of inhibition zone at 50 micrilitre dose was 1.6cm.Therefore this pathogen can be well managed by using cow urine.

scholarly journals UJI AKTIVITAS ANTIBAKTERI DARI ISOLAT CENDAWAN ENDOFIT ASAL TUMBUHAN SENDUDUK (Melastoma malabathricum L.) TERHADAP Escherichia coli DAN Staphylococcus aureus

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-12
Author(s):  
Israwati Harahap ◽  
Vivin Paddillah Rahmi ◽  
Nofripa Herlina
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Endophytic Fungi ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Melastoma Malabathricum ◽  
Symbiotic Microorganism ◽  
And Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Test Result

Endophytic fungi is a symbiotic microorganism which live inside plant tissues and not harm to their host. Several genera from endophytic fungi known to produce secondary metabolite compounds like antibiotics, anticancer, antifungal, antiviral and antimalarial. This study aimed to investigate antibacterial activity of endophytic fungi from senduduk (Melastoma malabathricum L.) against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Based on the test result, 11 isolates endophytic fungi from senduduk were known to have antibacterial activities. Isolate code 23 have ability to inhibit the growth of E.coli with diameters zone of inhibition is 22 mm and eight isolate endophytic fungi have ability to inhibit the growth of S.aureus (showed by inhibition zone).

scholarly journals Estimation of antimicrobial activity of green mango ( mangifera indica L. ) Extract on the Growth of Bacteria

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Hiba Thamir Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Mangifera Indica ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Similar Chemical ◽  
Infusion Method

 Abstract:-        Alternative herbal medicine has been used to treat various infections in human as well as in animal, natural plants contain phytoconstituent having similar chemical properties as of synthetic antibiotics ,due to that, the aim of this study was to investigte the biological properties of green mango (mangifera indica L.). The extraction of active phytoconstituent  of green mango was done by infusion method . Antimicrobial activity was carried out by agar well diffusion  method against two species of gram positive bacteria and five gram negative bacteria, at different concentrations 5%,10%,50% . The extract of concentration 5% has showed >2 mm zone of inhibition and after further screene can be considered as minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) .    The mean zone of inhibition produced inhibition area range between 5mm  and 26 mm .The inhibition zone of  26 mm for  streptococcus has  showed  the   highest  zone of inhibition area. The infusion extract of green mango (mangifera indica L.) showed good inhibitory effect against almost the tested strains .      Green mango extract can serve as a potential  antimicrobial agent  for use in the  food industry and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

scholarly journals PHYTOCHEMICALS ANALYSIS AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF ECHINOPS ECHINATUS FROM CHOLISTAN DESERT, PAKISTAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 21-27
Author(s):  
Muhammad Rafay
Keyword(s):  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Klebsiella Pneumonia ◽  
Root Extract ◽  
Inhibition Activity ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Maximum Inhibition ◽  
Ic50 Value ◽  
Urease Inhibitory

Plants have been used as a source of food as well as medicines by the man throughout history. Echinops echinatus was evaluated for phytochemicals and antibacterial activities against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumonia and Anti-urease inhibition assay activities were tested during the study. The laminar flow cabin was cleaned with 70% ethanol. α-glucosidase inhibition activity was performed according to the standard method with slightly modification. Carbohydrates, phenols and tannins were found positive in leaves, stems and roots. Saponins and glycosides were found in flowers, leaves, roots and stems. While roots and stems revealed the presence of steroids. Terpenoids were found in flowers and leaves. The leaves showed the maximum inhibition zone 10mm against K. pneumonia while against E. coli, S. aureus and P. aeruginosa was found inactive. K. pneumoniae, E. coli and P. aeruginosa were resistant to flowers extract. The root extract showed maximum zone of inhibition 18 mm against S. aureus while against P. aeruginosa and K. pneumonia inhibition zone was 15mm and 14mm respectively. The extracts of leaves, flowers, roots and stem showed positive results for α-glucosidase. The roots extract showed maximum inhibition with 75.3±1.5 with IC50 value of 207.3±1.3 for α-glucosidase. Urease inhibitory activity of stem extracts showed maximum inhibition activity 93.71±0.86 with IC50 value 15.63±0.42. While leaves and roots showed almost same activity 92.45±0.63 and 92.63±0.76, respectively. Echinops echinatus could be considered for further studies in the treatment of various ailments as a natural remedy.

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