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Comparison of Diagnostic Methods inCutaneous Leishmaniasis in Iraq
Abdulsadah A. Rahi,
Sundus Nsaif,
Jaafar J. Hassoni,
Magda A. Ali,
Hassan A. Hamza
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013
Pages:
1-5
Received:
14 April 2013
Published:
2 May 2013
Abstract: Sixty -four specimens collected passively from patients with cutaneous ulcers suggestive of leishmaniasis attending hospital and health centres in all parts of Iraq for diagnosis were included in the study. The present study was conducted from June to December 2012 in Al-Karamah Teaching Hospital in Wasit Province, Iraq. Dermal scrapings were analysed both by parasitological (examination of Giemsa-stained smears and in vitro cultivation) methods and by a genus-specific PCR detection. Microscopy revealed amastigotes in 38 samples (59.4%) and in vitro cultivation gave positive results in 19 cases (29.7%), whereas PCR detected Leishmania in 44 samples (68.75 %). There are two forms of Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in Iraq are caused by two species of Leishmania . Of 44 well-documented cases in our study ; 28 (63.6 %) were caused byLeishmania major and 16 (36.4 %) by Leishmania tropica.
Abstract: Sixty -four specimens collected passively from patients with cutaneous ulcers suggestive of leishmaniasis attending hospital and health centres in all parts of Iraq for diagnosis were included in the study. The present study was conducted from June to December 2012 in Al-Karamah Teaching Hospital in Wasit Province, Iraq. Dermal scrapings were analy...
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Antibacterial Activity of Aqueous and Alcoholic Extracts of Capsella Bursa against Selected Pathogenic Bacteria
Raad N. Hasan,
Mun’im R. Ali,
Sinna M. Shakier,
Anfal M. Khudhair,
Moayad S. Hussin,
Yasamin A. Kadum,
Ali I. Mohammed,
Ahmaed A. Abbas
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013
Pages:
6-10
Received:
27 April 2013
Published:
2 May 2013
Abstract: Antibacterial activity of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Capsella Bursa were carried out against eight different species of bacteria, Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus fecalis and Gram-negative Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris, Serratia marcescens,Acinitobacter bumani, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is active antibacterial only against gram-negative bacteria. The ethanolic and aqueous extract from the same plant showed different activities; the aqueous extract (hot) showed the same or greater activity than the ethanolic extract. by disc diffusion, hot aqueous extract 2000 and 3000 µg/ml inhibition zone was observed against five gram negative pathogens in almost similar pattern . Ethanolic extract was active only against Ps.aeruginosa and K. pneumoniae. The MIC and MBC values of the ethanolic and aqueous extract of Capsella Bursa was active against most bacteria. All isolates were tested by different concentration of sub-MIC of aqueous and ethanolic extracts give different activities of these concentrations to inhibit or omitting the ability of those isolates to produce virulence factors (DNase, Haemolysin production and Lipase production). Finally, the Broth dilution assay showed larger activity than the disc diffusion method.
Abstract: Antibacterial activity of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Capsella Bursa were carried out against eight different species of bacteria, Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus fecalis and Gram-negative Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris, Serratia marcescens,Acinitobacter bumani, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is ...
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Assessment of the Effects of Monosodium Glutamate on Some Biochemical and Hematological Parameters in Adult Wistar Rats
Oyetunji Timothy Kolawole
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013
Pages:
11-15
Received:
24 May 2013
Published:
20 June 2013
Abstract: Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a compound popularly used to enhance food taste and flavor. Several reports of toxicity studies on MSG are contradictory. Therefore, there is growing concern regarding the safety of MSG as food additive. In the present study, the effect of orally administered MSG on food consumption, body weight and some biochemical and hematological parameters were investigated in adult rats. Following a 28-day treatment with 5-15 mg/kg body weight MSG, there were no significant changes in packed cell volume (PCV), hemoglobin concentration (HB), red blood cell (RBC) and white blood cell (WBC) counts. No significant change was also observed in all the biochemical parameters studied, including indices of hepatic and renal functions. The results of this study suggest that MSG at the doses administered is not hazardous to health.
Abstract: Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a compound popularly used to enhance food taste and flavor. Several reports of toxicity studies on MSG are contradictory. Therefore, there is growing concern regarding the safety of MSG as food additive. In the present study, the effect of orally administered MSG on food consumption, body weight and some biochemical an...
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Role of Controlled Breathing in Adaptation to High Altitude
Aghajanyan Siranush,
Karapetyan Marietta,
Adamyan Nonna,
Amiryan Silva
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013
Pages:
16-23
Received:
29 May 2013
Published:
30 June 2013
Abstract: Possibilities for adaptation to high altitude conditions by the method of controlled breathing are investigated. It is determined that voluntary reduction in respiratory rate (to 6 per minute) among school students living in highlands improves the heart functioning. It identifies the possibility to correct the disturbances revealed during the investigation through the method of controlled breathing.
Abstract: Possibilities for adaptation to high altitude conditions by the method of controlled breathing are investigated. It is determined that voluntary reduction in respiratory rate (to 6 per minute) among school students living in highlands improves the heart functioning. It identifies the possibility to correct the disturbances revealed during the inves...
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