1. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SOURCES OF WATER AND WATER BORNE DISEASES
Background to the Study
Water is an essential substance in human life as it is used for various purposes sucg as drunking washing cooking. Human noroviruses cause the most gastrointestinal illness in all regions of the world, with the vast majority thou...
2. INVESTIGATION OF COMMUTERS AS A MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO THE SPREAD OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN PUBLIC PLACES
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
Movement is associated with the spread of disease in many ways. One way in which travel helps communicable diseases to spread is by the introduction of a new microorganism into a new geographic area (Whitty, Ansah 2019).
A novel pat...
3. ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF CHLORINE AND ALCOHOL DISINFECTANTS
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out on the antimicrobial properties of chlorine and alcohol disinfectants. Disinfectant solutions were pre-pared according to manufacturers’ instructions and tested against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 29213, Pseudomonas aeruginosa AT...
4. DETTOL PRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Dettol is the trade name for a line of hygiene products manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser. It has been in use since before the 1980s (Devane, Nicol, Ball, et al 2021). Antiseptics anti, “against” “putrefactive are antimicrobial subst...
5. AN ANTIMICROBIAL ANALYSIS AND PHYTOCHEMICAL OF Mangifera indica AND Carica papaya LEAVES
BACKGORUND TO THE STUDY
It is well known that in order for a plant to protect itself, it creates certain compounds that can also protect humans from sickness. Today, there are approximately 4000 distinct phytochemicals that have the potential to alter disorders such as...
6. AN EVALUATION ON THE PRODUCTION OF DETTOL
INTRODUCTION
Reckitt Benckiser is the company that creates the Dettol brand of hygiene products and markets them under the brand name Dettol. It dates back to far before the 1980s when it was first implemented. Antiseptics are antimicrobial compounds that are administe...
7. AN INVESTIGATION OF THE ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF CHLORINE AND ALCOHOL BASED DISINFECTANTS
Background of the study
In hospitals and other health care settings, antiseptics and disinfectants are utilized widely for a wide range of topical and hard-surface applications. In particular, they play an important role in the implementation of infection control proced...
8. ANALYSIS OF BACTERIA ASSOCIATED WITH URINARY TRACT INFECTION IN PREGNANT WOMEN AND THEIR ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY
INTRODUCTION
UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) is a prevalent health issue among pregnant women (Saidi et al ,2015). Due to a variety of causes including as ureteral dilatation, increased bladder volume, and reduced bladder tone, this normally begins in week 6 and peaks bet...
9. ASSESSMENT ON THE ROLE OF PLANTS IN THE TREATMENT OF DISEASES CAUSED BY MICRO-ORGANISMS BASED IN THE NATURAL PRODUCTS
BACKGROUNG OF STUDY
Infectious diseases are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, accounting for approximately 50% of all deaths in tropical countries and as much as 20% of deaths in the Americas. Despite the significant progress made in microb...
10. STUDIES ON THE EFFECT OF GARLIC AND HONEY ON SOME UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS
Background Of The Study
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, often known as URIs or URTIs, are a group of diseases that are brought on by an acute infection of the upper respiratory tract, which includes the nose, sinuses, pharynx, and larynx. Tonsilliti...
11. ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF LOCALLY MADE SOAP ON DERMATOPHYTES ISOLATED FROM BARBING EQUIPMENT
ABSTRACT
The comparative study on the effect of the locally made black soap and Dudu osun soap on dermatophytes isolated from barbing equipment using agar well diffusion method. The fungi isolated from the barbing equipment are Trichophyton rubrum (56.25%),
12. AN ANTIMICROBIAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL STUDY OF LEAVES (A case study of Mangifera indica and Carica papaya)
ABSTRACT
Phytochemical and antimicrobial screening analysis of Mangifera indica and Carica papaya indicated the presence of alkaloid, saponin, flavonoid, steroid, tannin, phenol and glycoside. Extract of Mangifera indica and Carica papaya were investigated for their ant...
13. KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION OF NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION AMONG HEALTH WORKERS AND RESIDENT OF EGOR L.G.A IN EDO STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Hospital acquired infections (HAIs) continue to be a threat to hospital admissions and workers thus contributing to mortalities and morbidities. Sophistication and type of services given by health facilities may determine health worker’s attitude tow...
14. MICROBIAL FOOD SPOILAGE DISORDERS (DISEASES) AND ITS CONTROL
ABSTRACT
Foods and microorganisms have long and interesting associations which developed long before the beginning of recorded history. Foods are not only nutritious to consumers, but are also excellent sources of nutrients for microbial growth. Depending on the microor...
15. THE ROLE OF PLANTS IN THE TREATMENT OF DISEASES CAUSED BY MICRO-ORGANISMS BASED IN THE NATURAL PRODUCTS (pure and applied chemistry)
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out on the role of plants in the treatment of diseases caused by micro-organisms based in the natural products. The study was specifically carried out to determine the antibacterial effect of P. amarus and P. niruri, and determine t...
16. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ANTIMICROBIAL STRENGTH OF THREE MOST COMMON ANTIBIOTICS USED IN ENUGU (CASE STUDY OF ANTIBIOTICS DRUGS BROUGHT IN OBIAGU.)
ABATRACT
In comparing the antimicrobial strength of three most common antibiotics, which includes: streptomycin chloranphenicol and gentarccin.
Samples of urine and high vaginal swab (H.V.S) were collected from park lane Enugu...
17. EVALUATION OF HEALTH EDUCATION A TOOL FOR ERADICATING COMMUNICABLE DISEASE AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS. CASE STUDY OF LEA PRIMARY SCHOOL LUGBE VILLAGE, FCT ABUJA
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Background of the study
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Background of the study
A communicable disease is an illness caused by a specific infectious agent or it's toxic products(1) .It arises through transmission of that agent or its products from an infected...
18. MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF YOGHURT
ABSTRACT
Generally, Yoghurt is made from a standardized mixture of milks. It has evolved over the years as smooth and fermented product. Micro-organisms play a vital role in the success or failure of Yoghurt. This study is therefore aimed at assessi...
19. PRELIMINARY PHYTOCHEMICAL AND ANTIMICROBIAL SCREENING OF FLOWER AND STALK OF Mangifera indica (opioro mango)
INTRODUCTION
Origin: Mango (Mangifera indica) (Opioro) is a native to Southern Asia especially Burma and Eastern India. It is a member of cashew family (Anacardiacee) on of the most important and widel...
20. ANTIBIOGRAM AND MICROBIAL CARRIAGE OF CAMPUS SHUTTLE DOOR HANDLES (A STUDY OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE.)
ABSTRACT
The transmission of infection via fomites constitutes a major threat to public health especially in the developing countries. This study was carried out to investigate the microbial carriage and antibiotics pattern of bacteria on the door handles of campus shut...
21. PRODUCTION OF DISINFECTANT
ABSTRACT
Disinfectants are antimicrobial agents that are applied to non-living objects to destroy micro-organisms that are living on the object. They are different from other antimicrobial agents like antibiotics which destroys micro-organisms within the body and antise...
22. ANTIBIOTICS SUSCEPTIBILITY AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF CLINICAL ISOLATES OF E. coli FROM UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Antimicrobial drug resistance is a global challenge with the emergence of resistant bacterial strains worldwide. This study was conducted to determine the incidence of E. coli in ABUTH Shika, Zaria (from March 2011 to February 2012), their antibiotics susceptibility pattern, mo...
23. CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF HONEY BEE PROPOLIS COLLECTED FROM ZANGO KATAF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Honeybee Propolis from Apis mellifera (Linn), has been used in ethno medicine as an emollient in the treatment of ringworm, measles, chickenpox and with reported biological activities, such as antitumor, antioxidant, immunomodulatory action and anti-inflammatory action among ot...
24. ASSESSING THE ORAL HEALTH RECORDS AND ANTIBIOGRAM OF ANAEROBIC BACTERIA ISOLATES FROM PATIENTS VISITING DENTAL UNIT OF AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, ZARIA
ABSTRACT
Oral health can be a good indicator of general health and has been linked to systemic diseases, therefore, maintaining good oral hygiene is important. Oral infections are polymicrobial with dental caries and periodontal disease being the major oral conditions affecting the publ...
25. ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY STUDIES OF ESCHERICHIA COLI, SALMONELLA SPP, PASTURELLA SPP ISOLATED FROM QUAIL EGG SHELLS IN SOME FARMS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study was undertaken to highlight the detection and susceptibility of some bacterial associated with quail eggs. Quail egg shells from some farms in Kaduna State were screened for incidence of Escherichia coli, Salmonella species and Pasturella species using standard micro...
26. ASYMPTOMATIC BACTERIURIA IN PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CLINICS IN THREE HOSPITALS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy is the significant presence of bacteria in the urine of pregnant women without the clinical symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI). This study was designed to highlight the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria among pregnant women in K...
27. BIOFILM FORMATION AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN ISOLATES OF PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA FROM BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL MAKURDI, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the biofilm-forming bacteria implicated in infections such as, urinary tract infections, medical device infections, middle ear infections, cystic fibrosis, wounds etc. that pose serious threat to patients, resulting in prolong hospital stay, mor...
28. ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS FROM MASTITIC COWS
ABSTRACT
This study investigated the antimicrobial susceptibility and molecular characterization of Staphylococcus aureus in mastitic cows in southern part of Kano State of Nigeria. A total of two hundred and thirty four (234) milk and swab samples were collected from six (6) local gove...
29. ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTY OF THE HEXANE EXTRACT FROM THE PODS OF ACACIA NILOTICA (L.) DEL. (MIMOSACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Acacia niloticais a multipurpose plant belonging to the family Mimosaceae. Commonly known as Prickly acacia in English and Bagaruwa in Hausa, It has medicinal properties which include antimalaria, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, etc. Traditionally, the pods are us...
30. ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY PROFILE OF NOSOCOMIAL URINARY TRACT PATHOGENS IN SURGICAL PATIENTS OF AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPIAL, SHIKA-ZARIA, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Urinary tract infections is one of the common infectious diseases diagnosed both in community and hospital settings. Due to rising antibiotic resistance among the uropathogens, it is important to have (local) community and hospital-based knowledge of the organisms implicated an...
31. HEPATOPROTECTIVE AND WOUND HEALING PROPERTIES OF METHANOLIC STEM BARK EXTRACT OF FICUS PLATYPHYLLA Del. Holl (MORACEA)
ABSTRACT
Ficus platyphylla (Fp) is a medicinal plant that is widely used in Northern part of Nigeria for the management of skin problems such as eczema and topical application of its gum (latex) to wounds. It is also used for treating malaria and psychosis. Its antioxidant, hepatoprotec...
32. MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF MULTIDRUG RESISTANT BACTERIAL UROPATHOGENS FROM PREGNANT WOMEN IN IBADAN METROPOLIS, SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the commonest infectious diseases of women worldwide, and pregnant women are more predisposed. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of bacterial infecting agents in UTI during pregnancy, to establish their antimicrobial susceptibi...
33. DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOGNOSY AND DRUG DEVELOPMENT, FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA
Abstract
Carissa edulis and Senna alata are plants found in Nigeria and some other tropical countries. In Nigeria, C. edulis and S. alata are used for the treatment of various ailments and diseases. In traditional medicine C. edulis is used for the treatment of skin infections, abdomina...
34. PHYTOCHEMICAL AND SOME PHARMACOLOGICAL STUDIES OF THE LEAF, STEM BARK AND ROOT BARK EXTRACTS OF STACHYTARPHETA ANGUSTIFOLIA (MILL) VAHL. (VERBENACEAE
ABSTRACT
The extracts of the leaf, stem bark and root bark of Stachytarpheta angustifolia (Mill) Vahl. (Verbenaceae), were subjected to preliminary phytochemical screening and the result revealed the presence of carbohydrates, steroids, cardiac glycosides, terpenoids, flavonoids, tannin...
35. PHYTOCHEMICAL AND ANTIMICROBIAL STUDIES OF THE LEAVES EXTRACT OF PILIOSTIGMA THONNINGII SCHUM Milne - Redh (FABACEAE)
ABSTRACT
The plant Piliostigma thonningii which is used in ethno - medicine for the treatment of wounds, ulcers and gingivitis was investigated for its chemical constituents and antimicrobial activity. The leaf of the plant was subjected to extraction procedures to obtain ethanol and n...
36. PHYTOCHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF ETHANOL EXTRACT OF CHROZOPHORA SENEGALENSIS (LAM) A. JUS
Abstract
The ethanol extract of root of Chrozophora senegalensis use in ethanomedicine to treat diarrhea, rheumatism, taeniasis, stomach ache, inflammation and veneral diseases was subjected to Phytochemical and Biological studies. Phytochemical analysis was carried out using standard p...
37. PHYTOCHEMICAL AND SOME BIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF THE METHANOL EXTRACT OF THE AERIAL PARTS OF AMPELOCISSUS GRANTII(BAKER) PLANCH. (VITACEAE)
ABSTRACT
The plant Ampelocissus grantii is used in traditional medicinal practice in the treatment of cough, wounds, venereal infections and other ailments.Phytochemical examination of the methanol extract of the aerial parts of Ampelocissus grantii (Baker) Planch (Family, Vitaceae) rev...
38. ASSESMENT OF BACTERIA FOUND IN THE NIGERIA UNIVERSITY FACILITIES AND POTENTIAL HEALTH IMPACTS
ABSTRACT
Globally, human health is under threat due to the presence of diseases caused by microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses. Bacteria are found on almost all surfaces with which people come into contact and therefore pose a threat to human health. Antimicrobial resistance is a...
39. PHYTOCHEMICAL, ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AND ANTIMICROBIAL STUDIES ON THE STEM BARK EXTRACT OF STEREOSPERMUM KUNTHIANUM CHAM (BIGNONIACEAE)
Abstract
Stereospermum kunthianum (Family: Bignoniaceae) plant is used in Hausa ethnomedicine in treating bronchitis, veneral diseases, diarrheoa and dysentery. It is also used in the treatment of ulcers, leprosy, skin eruptions, respiratory ailments, abortifacient, antihypertensive and...
40. ETHNOMEDICAL SURVEY AND BIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF SOME EVAPORITES (KANWA) USED IN HAUSA AND FULANI TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN SOME SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
‘Kanwa' is the local trade name for varieties of evaporites that are formed from evaporation and precipitation of minerals containing body of water. They are locally used extensively by the traditional healers, nomads and house wives of Northern Nigeria to treat disea...
41. PHYTOCHEMICAL AND SOME BIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF THE METHANOL LEAF EXTRACT OF ASPILIA AFRICANA (PERS.) C. D. ADAMS (ASTERACEAE)
Abstract
Aspilia africana, (Pers) C.D. Adams; (Asteraceae), a semi perennial woody plant, commonly known as haemorrhage plant is widely distributed across tropical Africa and all parts of Nigeria. The plant is well known in folkloric medicine for its anti-haemorrhagic uses and for the t...
42. PHARMACOGNOSTIC AND ANTIMICROBIAL STUDIES OF THE STEM BARK OF FICUS THONNINGII BLUME (MORACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Ficus thonningii Blume is a popular medicinal plant used in Nigeria for the treatment of various ailments including diarrhoea, pneumonia, sore throat and typhoid. Physicochemical, macroscopic, microscopic, phytochemical and antimicrobial evaluations of the stem bark of the plan...
43. PHARMACOGNOSTIC, ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL STUDIES OF THE LEAVES OF AMARANTHUS VIRIDIS LINN.(AMARANTHACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Amaranthus viridis (Amaranthaceae), an annual herb, used in traditional medicine as diuretic and emollient, in poultices on inflammations, boils or abscesses, as well as in the treatment of gonorrhea, piles, fever, filaria, dysentery etc. This study focussed on the evaluation o...
44. PHYTOCHEMICAL AND SOME PHARMACOLOGICAL STUDIES OF THE LEAF OF OCHNA RHIZOMATOSA (VAN TIEGH.) KEAY [OCHNACEAE]
ABSTRACT
The extract of the leaf of Ochna rhizomatosa (van Tiegh.) Keay [Ochnaceae], a plant used in the treatment of malaria in Northern Cameroun, was subjected to preliminary phytochemical screening. The result revealed the presence of carbohydrates, steroids, cardiac glycosides, terp...
45. PHYTOCHEMICAL AND ANTIMICROBIAL STUDIES ON THE LEAF OF Senna singueana (Delile) Lock(FABACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Senna singueana (Dell) Fabacea is a shrub widely used traditionally to treat numerous disease conditions such as sexually transmitted diseases (STD), intestinal complications as a laxative, antimalaria,antimicrobialand antioxidant effects. The pharmacognostic standardization of...
46. EFFECT OF AQUEOUS ETHANOL LEAF EXTRACT OF COMBRETUM MICRANTHUM G. DON (COMBRETACEAE) ON SOME INDUCED SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATORY IMMUNE RESPONSE SYNDROMES IN MICE AND RATS
Abstract
The cellular immunity is often suppressed by infection, disease conditions and drug medication that are in continous association with mankind. Combretum micranthum is a plant known for its antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and various other properties of immune boos...
47. ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS FROM THE AERIAL PARTS OF INDIGOFERA PULCHRA (WILLD) AND EVALUATION OF POSSIBLE SYNERGISTIC ANTIMICROBIAL POTENTIAL WHEN COMBINED WITH CIPROFLOXACIN AND FLUCONAZOLE
ABSTRACT
Indigofera pulchra (Willd) is an annual non climbing erect herb or shrub that can grow upto 1m tall. It belongs to the family PAPILIONACEAE. It is widely distributed throughout tropical and subtropical regions of Nigeria, Niger, Togo, Benin, Ghana and Chad. It is also found in...
48. PHARMACOGNOSTIC AND ANTIDIARRHOEA ACTIVITY OF LEAVES OF BAUHINIA RUFESCENS LAM (CAESALPINIOIDEAE)
ABSTRACT
Bauhinia rufescens Lam (Caesalpinioidae) is a scandent shrub or small tree measuring between 1-3m high but sometimes up to 8m high, often scraggy, stunted and multistemmed. The leaves are stomachic, anti-diarrheotic and anti-dysentric. This study is on the pharmacognostic, phyt...
49. PHARMACOGNOSTIC AND ANTIMICROBIAL STUDIES OF THE STEM BARK OF DETARIUM MICROCARPUM GUILL. & PERR. (FABACEAE)
Abstract
Detarium microcarpum Guill & Perr. (Fabaceae) is used in parts or whole in Nigeria and several other West African countries for the treatment of various ailments; either as topical applications or oral administration. It is used alone or with other herbs and consumed to eit...
50. PHARMACOGNOSTIC AND ANTIMICROBIAL STUDIES ON THE STEM-BARK OF FICUS KAMERUNENSIS WARB. (MORACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Ficus kamerunensis is an epiphytic shrub or tree growing up to 20 m high. The plant used in ethnomedicine to treat microbial infections such as sexually transmitted infections. Pharmacognostic studies were conducted on the fresh and dried whole stem-bark of F. kamerunensis. The...
