Aims: This study was carried out to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of methanol extract of fecal droppings of common house lizard/gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus). Methodology: The antimicrobial activity of the methanol extract of fecal droppings of common house lizard/gecko was...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2015/13059
Aim: A wide range of antibacterial discs are commercially available in Nigeria that are either manufactured locally or imported. The quality of papers used in the manufacture of these discs can play a considerable role in their performance during antibiotic susceptibility testing...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/9078
Objective: The objectives of this study were to identify stable anhydrous emulsions via pseudo ternary phase diagram, optimize artemether-loaded batches using factorial design and subsequently evaluate the antimalarial activity. Methodology: Using labrasol®, triacetin® and laurog...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2014/5279
Objective: To determine the susceptibility and resistance pattern of bacteria and fungi isolates obtained from herbal anti-infective liquid preparations manufactured and marketed in South-East Nigeria to conventional antibiotics. Study Design: Experimental Place and Duration of t...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2013/3554
Aims: This study was undertaken to compare the quality and efficacy of six brands of antibacterial discs that are commercially available in Nigeria. Methodology: The brands evaluated include two foreign brands (Oxoid and Abtek) and four local brands (Optudisc, Polydisc, Maxidisc...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2014/10900
Aims: This study was designed to verify the immunogenicity (potency) and the safety of tetanus toxoid vaccines marketed in three large open drug markets in South-Eastern Nigeria. Methodology: Tests for Sterility, formaldehyde concentrations, specific toxicity, endotoxin, and immu...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2014/10901
Aims: This study was carried out to evaluate the antibacterial activity of aqueous and ethanol leaf extracts of Ocimum gratissimum and Carica papaya against selected clinical isolates of Gram-negative bacteria and to also determine the phytochemical constituents of the plants. Me...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/16481