scholarly journals OLIGODYNAMIC EFFECT OF PRECIOUS METALS ON SKIN BACTERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 601-608
Author(s):  
Tonidunni Obafunmi ◽  
Juliana Ocheme ◽  
Bawa Gajere
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Staphylococcus Epidermidis ◽  
Biochemical Characterization ◽  
Precious Metals ◽  
Antimicrobial Effect ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Bacterial Isolates ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Skin Bacteria ◽  
Zones Of Inhibition

The oligodynamic hold of gold and silver is extant and extremely relevant as a proactive measure against infections. The antimicrobial effect of gold and silver jewelries was determined on skin bacteria by introducing them into culture plates already inoculated with bacterial isolates; Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa from the wrist, neck and ear regions of the skin. Samples were collected by swab sampling and isolates were identified by their cultural morphology and biochemical characterization. Results showed that both precious metals were able to inhibit all three bacteria with silver jewelries giving wider zones of inhibition measuring between 3 mm to 7 mm while gold jewelries gave zones of inhibition between 1 mm to 4 mm. The culture plates containing Pseudomonas aeruginosa recorded the highest zone of inhibition while the least was observed in the culture plates that contained Staphylococcus epidermidis. No zone of inhibition was observed with ordinary golden-coloured and silver-coloured jewelries which served as negative control. This study showed that gold and silver are oligodynamic with silver having a higher oligodynamic efficacy on the skin bacteria tested   Key Words: Precious metals, Oligodynamic efficacy, Skin bacteria

THE EFFECTIVENESS TEST OF MATOA (PometiaPinnata) ENDOPHYTIC BACTERIA TOWARDS BACTERIA NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-40
Author(s):  
Denny Chandra Halid
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Nosocomial Infection ◽  
Staphylococcus Epidermidis ◽  
Endophytic Bacteria ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Bacterial Isolates ◽  
Series Design ◽  
Inhibition Zones ◽  
The One

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of Matoa (Pometiapin-nata) endophytic bacteria towards bacteria nosocomial infection namely Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus epidermidis. The subjects in the study were Matoa plant endophytic bacterial isolates on the stem (tw-igs). The positive control used is meropenem & negative control of aquades. This type of research uses quasi-experiments with a research design us-ing the One-Group Time-Series Design. The result of the study shows that there are 2 endophytic bacterial iso-lates in Matoa plants namely BEM 1 and BEM 2. Both endophytic bacterial isolates can kill and inhibits bacterial nosocomial infections Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus epider-midis with inhibition zones in the range of 16mm-22mm with a strong category very strong that it has the po-tential to be used as an antibacterial

scholarly journals Antibacterial Activity of Leukocyte- and Platelet-Rich Plasma: AnIn VitroStudy

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agata Cieślik-Bielecka ◽  
Tadeusz Bold ◽  
Grzegorz Ziółkowski ◽  
Marcin Pierchała ◽  
Aleksandra Królikowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Enterococcus Faecalis ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Antimicrobial Effect ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Bacterial Strains ◽  
Bovine Thrombin ◽  
Zones Of Inhibition

The aim of the study was to investigate the leukocyte- and platelet-rich plasma (L-PRP) antimicrobial activity. The studied sample comprised 20 healthy males. The L-PRP gel, liquid L-PRP, and thrombin samples were testedin vitrofor their antibacterial properties against selected bacterial strains using the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method. Two types of thrombin were used (autologous and bovine). Zones of inhibition produced by L-PRP ranged between 6 and 18 mm in diameter. L-PRP inhibited the growth ofStaphylococcus aureus(MRSA and MSSA strains) and was also active againstEnterococcus faecalisandPseudomonas aeruginosa. There was no activity againstEscherichia coliandKlebsiella pneumoniae. The statistically significant increase of L-PRP antimicrobial effect was noted with the use of major volume of thrombin as an activator. Additionally, in groups where a bovine thrombin mixture was added to L-PRP the zones of inhibition concerning MRSA,Enterococcus faecalis, andPseudomonas aeruginosawere larger than in the groups with autologous thrombin. Based on the conducted studies, it can be determined that L-PRP can evokein vitroantimicrobial effects and might be used to treat selected infections in the clinical field. The major volume of thrombin as an activator increases the strength of the L-PRP antimicrobial effect.

Comparative Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Effects of Different Mouthrinses against Streptococcus Mutans: An in Vitro Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 398-407
Author(s):  
Eman Abu-obaid ◽  
Fouad Salama ◽  
Ala’a Abu-obaid ◽  
Fars Alanazi ◽  
Mounir Salem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reference Strain ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Minimal Bactericidal Concentration ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Chlorhexidine Digluconate ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Antimicrobial Effects ◽  
Zones Of Inhibition

Purpose: To assess the antimicrobial effects of different natural and semi-natural mouthrinses on isolates of S. mutans obtained from the saliva of Saudi children and reference strains of S mutans (ATCC 25175). Study design: Saliva samples were collected from 20 children. Natural and semi-natural mouthrinses included were herbal mix mouthrinse, cranberry mouthrinse, chlorhexidine digluconate mouthrinse, cranberry extract mixed with chlorhexidine digluconate mouthrinse, chlorhexidine digluconate mouthrinse with alcohol (positive control), and distilled water (negative control). The microbiological examination tests were minimal inhibitory concentration, minimal bactericidal concentration, and zone of inhibition for the saliva isolates of S. mutans while zone of inhibition test only for reference strain of S. mutans. Results: For reference strain in a comparison with the distilled water, the herbal mix, cranberry, cranberry mixed with chlorhexidine, chlorhexidine, and chlorhexidine with alcohol showed significantly increased zones of inhibition by 36.38, 36.25, 26.13, 17.75, and 12.38, respectively. For saliva isolates in a comparison with the distilled water, the herbal mix, cranberry, cranberry mixed with chlorhexidine, chlorhexidine, and chlorhexidine with alcohol showed significantly increased zones of inhibition by 38.00, 34.25, 22.94, 16.50, and 16.44, respectively. Chlorhexidine with alcohol showed significantly lower minimum inhibitory and bactericidal concentration than the other groups. Conclusions: Herbal mix and cranberry mouthrinses could be effective natural alternative to chlorhexidine mouthrinse with or without alcohol in affecting tested parameters.

scholarly journals AN INVITRO COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF ANTICANDIDAL HERBS (GINGER & TURMERIC) ON STREPTOCOCCUS MUTANS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bafna Harshal P ◽  
Lunawat Sadhana R ◽  
Vathar Jagdishchandra ◽  
Kalantharakath Thanveer ◽  
Ricky Pal Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Antimicrobial Effect ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Dimethyl Formamide ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Ginger Extract ◽  
Inert Solvent

Aim: To comparatively evaluate the antimicrobial effect of turmeric and ginger extracts on Streptococcus mutans in in-vitro conditions. Material & Method: An in-vitro experimental study was conducted in a laboratory setting. Ethanolic extract of Ginger and Turmeric was prepared separately by cold masseration technique. The extract of each was then diluted with an inert solvent, Dimethyl Formamide, to obtain 5 different concentrations (2%, 4%, 6%, 8%, and 10%) of each. 0.2% chlorhexidine was used as a positive control and dimethyl formamide was used as negative control. The different extracts, along with controls, were then subjected to microbiological investigation to determine which gave a wider zone of inhibition against streptococcus mutans. The zone of inhibition was measured in millimeters. Results: Turmeric extracts presented the largest zone of inhibition 33mm at the concentration of 8%, while Ginger extract showed a zone of inhibition of 34mm at the concentration of 10%. Conclusion: Ethanolic extract of Turmeric demonstrated antimicrobial activity against Strptococcus Mutans at a lower concentration than that of Ginger. Keywords: Ginger, Turmeric, Streptococcus Mutans.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Activity of Honey on Some Bacterial Isolates from Selected Brands of Sachet Water Sold within Port Harcourt, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 40-46
Author(s):  
V. N. Agi ◽  
C. P. Aleru ◽  
C. A. Azike ◽  
O. A. Ollor ◽  
D. U. Alonyenu
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Enterococcus Faecalis ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Staphylococcus Epidermidis ◽  
Bacillus Species ◽  
Bacterial Isolates ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Sachet Water

Background: The present study was carried out to assess the antimicrobial effect of honey on bacterial isolates from sachet water sold within Eligbolo Community in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Methodology: Five brands of sachet water commonly consumed by the people living in Eligbolo Community of Port Harcourt, Nigeria were purchased from different Vendors in the community. Nutrient and MacConkey agar plates were used for culturing of water samples using spread plate method. Ten-fold serial dilution and Most Probable Number (MPN) were among the methods used and the samples analyzed were according to standard procedures. Natural honey purchased from Ogbokolo in Benue State, Nigeria was used for susceptibility testing. Quality control, ant inhibition and water test methods were performed using the honey to confirm its originality before use. Antimicrobial sensitivity testing was done using the agar well diffusion method. Results: Results obtained showed the bacterial isolated from the 5 sachet brands of water. These include Bacillus species 5 (62.5%), Enterococcus faecalis 1 (12.5%), Staphylococcus epidermidis 1 (12.5%), and Escherichia coli 1 (12.5%). All of the 5 sachet water samples analyzed failed to meet the WHO drinking water standard of zero coliform per 100 ml making them unsuitable for human consumption. Faecal coliform was isolated from sample C indicating faecal contamination of the drinking water. The sensitivity of the isolates to the honey sample showed higher zone of inhibition compared to the standard antibiotic used as control. Staphylococcus epidermidis showed the highest zone of inhibition (39 mm), followed by Escherichia coli (37 mm), Bacillus species (35 mm) and Enterococcus faecalis (32 mm) respectively. Conclusion: The results revealed that honey has a broad antimicrobial spectrum against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria and could provide alternative agent to overcome the problem of increasingly bacteria resistance to synthetic antimicrobial agents. It is therefore, recommended that further work should be encouraged for the extraction of the crude components of honey and their use for antibiotic production.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Effect of Zataria Essential Oil on the Skin Bacteria in Wistar Rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-67
Author(s):  
Soheila Faramarz Isfahanian ◽  
◽  
Maryam Sadrnia ◽  
Sima Nasri ◽  
Hamid Sobhanian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Staphylococcus Epidermidis ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Antimicrobial Effect ◽  
Bacterial Strains ◽  
Antimicrobial Effects ◽  
Skin Bacteria ◽  
Allergy Test

Objective: Zataria is one of the native plants of Iran which is widely used for the treatment of diseases among Iranians. In this study, we investigated the antimicrobial effects of Zataria essential oil on the skin bacteria in rats. Methods: Bacterial strains were isolated from the skin of 6 wistar rats and the antimicrobial effects of Zataria essential oil were evaluated by disk diffusion and microbroth dilution methods. In-vivo tests were performed to evaluate the antimicrobial effect of the essential oil by microbial culture as well as allergy tests on the skin of experimental rats compared to controls. Results: Three bacterial strains were isolated from the skin of rats identified as Staphylococcus aureus, Corynebacterium and Staphylococcus epidermidis. Minimum Growth Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) for the two strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Corynebacterium were obtained 0.39 and 0.78 mg/ml, while for Staphylococcus epidermidis, they were 0.195 and 0.39 mg/ml, respectively. In-vivo test results showed the antibacterial effect of the essential oil on the skin bacteria and no inflammatory effects were observed under the allergy test. Conclusion: Zataria essential oil has antimicrobial effects on the skin infections in lower concentrations. The use of this essential oil as an antiseptic and preservative in cosmetics is recommended instead of chemical preservatives that generally have skin side effects.

scholarly journals Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Properties of Leaves ofAlchonea Cordifolia

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 1071-1079 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. J. George ◽  
I. B. Obot ◽  
A. N. Ikot ◽  
A. E. Akpan ◽  
N. O. Obi-Egbedi
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Bioactive Substances ◽  
Butanol Fraction ◽  
Zones Of Inhibition

The phytochemistry ofAchornea cordifolialeaf extract using different solvents was studied using standard methods. The effects of the leaf extract on some pathogenic bacteria and fungi were also examined. The Phytochemical screening of the leaves shows the presence of useful ethno-botanical bioactive substances such as tannin, saponin, flavonoid, cardiac glycoside and anthraquinone, while alkaloid, phlobatanin and terpene also tested for were absent. The butanol fraction of the extract gives the highest zone of inhibition (13.0 mm) againstStaphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coliandpseudomonas aeruginosa, which are in parity. The control, gentamycin injection gives 12.5 mm, 11.0 mm and 12.0 mm respective zones of inhibition against theStaphylococcus aureus, Eschariclia coliandPseudomonas aeruginosa. Also, the butanol fraction of the extract shows highest zone of inhibition of 17.0 mm againstCandida albican, while ethanolic extract gives 13.0 mm zone of inhibition againstTrichophyton violaceum.

scholarly journals Phytochemicals Screening and Antifungal Activity of Balanites aegyptiaca Seed and Callus Extract against Candida albicans

2020 ◽  
pp. 9-16
Author(s):  
Ayuba Kalum Abaka ◽  
Gali Adamu Ishaku ◽  
Aishatu Haruna ◽  
Bello Pariya Ardo
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Methanolic Extract ◽  
Antimicrobial Effect ◽  
Seed Kernel ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Balanites Aegyptiaca ◽  
Plant Materials ◽  
Zones Of Inhibition ◽  
Seed Extracts

Balanites aegyptiaca is a medicinal plant that serves as a source of phytochemicals with antimicrobial effect. This work aimed at screening for phytochemical constituents and investigating the antifungal activity of B. aegyptiaca seed and callus extract against Candida albicans. Callus induction from B. aegyptiaca seed kernel explant was done on MS basal nutrient medium supplemented with 0.5 BAP + 1.0 2, 4-D + 1.0 NAA.  Cultures were kept under a controlled temperature and light conditions for five weeks. Plant materials were extracted using solvent extraction. 50 ml of the solvents: methanol and n-hexane were mixed with five grams (5 g) each of the grounded plant materials (1:10) w/v. Determination of antimicrobial activity was done using disc diffusion assay. Diffusion discs of approximately 6 mm diameter were prepared from Whatman No. 1 filter paper, then sterilized and autoclaved before drying in an oven. 10 µl of 50 and 100 mg/ml concentration of each crude extracts was impregnated on separate sterile disc using sterile micropipette tips. The diameter of zone of inhibition at 100 and 50 mg/ml showed the methanolic extract of callus had the highest zone of inhibition with 17 ± 0.69 mm and 11 ± 0.94 mm. The lowest diameter of zone inhibition of callus extracts was recorded by n-hexane extract at 100 (15 ± 0.46 mm) and 50 mg/ml (09 ± 0.57 mm) respectively. Also, the MIC ranged between 6.25 and 12.50 mg/ml and MFC recorded value of 12.50 mg/ml. Seed methanolic extract had the highest zones of inhibition of 15 ± 0.34 mm and 10 ± 0.62 mm at 100 and 50 mg/ml respectively, while the lowest value (12 ± 0.51 mm and 09 ± 0.23) was recorded in n-hexane at 100 and 50 mg/ml. From the results, both the MIC and MFC of seed extracts ranged from 12.50 to 25.00 mg/ml. Callus extracts showed stronger antifungal activities compared to the seed extracts. Therefore, from the result, Callus extract from B. aegyptiaca can serve as a good source of therapeutic compounds for fungal related disease.

scholarly journals Comparative Studies on Effectiveness of Branded and Unbranded Disinfectants on E. coli and Staphylococcus Species

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
N. P. Akani ◽  
J. O. Williams ◽  
A. U. Nnamdi
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Clinical Isolates ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Antimicrobial Potential ◽  
Zones Of Inhibition ◽  
June July ◽  
And Staphylococcus Aureus

Aims: To compare the antimicrobial potential of branded and unbranded disinfectants on clinical bacterial isolates. Study Design: The agar-well diffusion and micro broth dilution were adopted for the study. Ten disinfectants of which five were branded (industrial prepared) and five unbranded (indigenous prepared) were used against E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Rivers State University. the study was for a period of two months (June-July, 2018). Methodology: Faecal samples were collected from the University Medical centre and were analyzed in the Microbiology Laboratory for the isolation of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus using standard microbiological method. The antimicrobial potential of both branded and unbranded disinfectants on the clinical isolates were evaluated using the micro dilution technique and the well in agar technique. Results: The result in this study showed that both branded and unbranded disinfectants were effective on the E. coli and Staphylococcus isolates. However, the unbranded were only effective at high concentrations. E. coli had zone of inhibition ranging from 0 to 22 mm when tested with the unbranded disinfectant, while 0 to 17 mm was recorded for Staphylococcus aureus. The zones of inhibition of the branded disinfectant on E. coli ranged from 0 to 27 mm, while zone diameter of Staphylococcus aureus ranged from 0 to 25 mm. Among the unbranded disinfectants, Lysol produced the highest zone of inhibition While among the branded disinfectants, Savlon produced the highest zone of inhibition. The positive control was effective against all tested organisms with zones of inhibition ranging from 9-28 mm. On the other hand, as expected, the negative control (sterile distilled water) did not show any zone of inhibition. Conclusion: The study showed that branded disinfectants were more effective on the clinical isolates than the unbranded disinfectants.

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