For a long period of time, R. By grinding dried fruits with salt, coriaria has been used as a spice and has also been commonly used in herbal medicine as a medicinal…
Category: Microbiology and Biotechnology
Recent Advancements on the Application of Biotechnology towards Diagnosis and Treatment in Veterinary Medicine in Africa: Potentials and Future Developments
In many fields of medicine, biotechnology is an already proven method, but its implementation in the field of veterinary medicine has only begun to emerge with the potential to revolutionise veterinary practise….
Mucosal Open Cavities: Organs Supported by Specific Microbiocenoses Increasing Human Resistance
New aspects of safety mechanisms for the human mucosal cavity are under consideration. It has been proposed that mucosal cavities act as mucosal organs on the basis of their own data. Progress…
Molecular Diagnostic Techniques for the Characterisation of Escherichia coli
Escherichia coli isolated from Creek Road/Bonny Estuary using molecular techniques was described by this research. For the presence of E, one hundred and twenty (120) water samples were examined. Coli at Bonny…
Antifungal, Antiradical and Insecticidal Activities of Some Grass Species
Poaceae is one of the economically important families of plants and includes grass-designated monocotyledonous flowering plants. Grasses are useful as fruit, fodder, essential oil sources, building materials, and medicine. The antifungal, antiradical…
Acinetobacter: An Antimicrobial Zugzwang?
As a new hospital pathogen with resistance to several groups of antibiotics, Acinetobacter baumannii has emerged. Despite its clinical importance, scientific evidence on the microbiological and pharmacological aspects of this organism has…
Secretion of α-L-rhamnosidases by Few Aspergillus Fungal Strains Using Solid State Fermentation and Their Application in Debittering of Orange Fruit Juice
Alpha-L-rhamnosidase development from Aspergillus ochraceous MTCC -1810, A. MTCC Wentii-1901, A. MTCC Sydowii- 635, A. Using readily available agro-industrial residues such as corn cob, rice bran, sugarcane bagasse, wheat bran and citrus…
Comparison of Widal Screening Test with Cultural Isolation Method for Diagnosis of Salmonella typhi/paratyphi Infections
The efficacy of Widal screening was tested in comparison with stool and blood cultures for the diagnosis of typhoid/paratyphoid fever in exposed subjects. A total of 1000 samples from 248 males and…
Statistical Approaches for Optimization of Medium Components for Fungal Phytase
In order to increase the output of fungal enzymes, many techniques are used, including fermentation methods, medium optimization, strain improvements, etc. We define in this chapter an ideal situation based on a…
An Overview of Advances in the Treatment of Mycoses in Pediatric Patients
Excessive morbidity and mortality in paediatrics are significant causes of invasive fungal infections (IFIs). There are different variables that can increase the risk in paediatrics of developing an IFI. The key indications…