Browsing School of Biosciences (Biosciences) by Subject "Antibacterial activity"
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Antibacterial activity of aqueous and methanol extracts of pleurotus ostreatus
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Antimicrobial resistance claims atleast 1.27 million lives including about 214,000 newborns (Ventola, 2015). Since a decade ago, the capacity of pathogenic bacteria to develop resistance against several antimicrobial drugs ... -
Antibacterial activity of plectranthus cyaneus (Otto E. Schulz,1908) leaf extract against salmonella typhi and staphylococcus aureus
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Wound infections are a significant health threat, and the improper use of antibiotics has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms. Salmonella typhi post-operative infections are rare, but they highlight ... -
The antibacterial activity of the crude leaf extract of Stachytarpheta jamaicensis against Streptococcus pneumoniae
(Makerere University, 2022-10)A susceptibility study was conducted to assess the antibacterial effect of ethanolic Stachytarpheta jamaicensis leaf extract against Streptococcus pneumoniae, the bacteria that infects the human upper respiratory tract. ... -
Antibacterial activity of the essential oil of Eucalyptus Grandis against ciprofloxacin resistant Staphylococcus Aureus and Ceftriaxone resistant Escherichia Coli
(Makerere University, 2022-01)The prevalence of antibiotic resistance among many of the known bacterial pathogens is more than ever before a looming worldwide concern as it undermines the efficacy of human medicine to treat bacterial infection patients, ... -
Antibacterial Activity of the Ethanolic leaf extract of Syzygium cumini against selected food borne pathogens.
(Makerere University, 2021-01-25)Syzygium cumini (jambolan) contain several biological activities including anti-inflammatory, gastro protective, anti-diabetic and antibacterial activity.The aim of this study was to determine the antibacterial activity ... -
The antibacterial activity of Urtica massaica Mildbr. Ethanolic leaf extract against Enterococcus faecalis
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Recently, there has been difficulty in the management of various infections such as gastric ulcers in Uganda as a result of deteriorating health care systems, high prices and the associated side effects of western drugs. ... -
Antimicrobial effect of fresh lemon peel and garlic extracts mixture on Escherichia coli
(Makerere University, 2022-05-18)The study was conducted to compare the antibacterial activity of the single and mixture ethanolic extracts of garlic and lemon peels, traditional plants commonly used for food and medicinal purposes among local communities ... -
Comparative analysis of the antibacterial activity of peppermint and spearmint oils on enterobacter cloacae that causes halitosis.
(Makerere University., 2022-11-17)This research was carried out mainly to provide scientific evidence on how effective mint oils are in controlling bacteria that causes halitosis. The specific objectives of this research were to determine the diameter ... -
Determination of Antibacterial activity of four onion varieties (Allium Cepa. L) grown in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Antibiotic resistance has created a renewed interest to search for new other antimicrobial substances from various sources including medicinal plants. Since limited data is available so far regarding the antibacterial ... -
Effectiveness of Plectranthus cyaneus leaf extracts against streptococcus pyogenes
(Makerere University, 2022)This study was carried out mainly to provide preliminary scientific data on the antibacterial activities of Plectranthus cyaneus leaf extracts against Streptococcus pyogenes so as to aid in the ultimate goal of designing ... -
In-vitro determination of antibacterial activity of Cannabis Sativa against staphylococcus aureusIn-vitro determination of antibacterial activity of Cannabis Sativa against staphylococcus aureus
(Makerere University, 2019)Medicinal plants are important for animal and human health care and widely used for the treatment of different infectious diseases caused by bacteria with a large impact on public health. This study was aimed to determine ... -
Phytochemical analysis and antibacterial activity of Hoslundia Opposita Vahl root extracts
(Makerere University, 2022-04-29)Dental caries have been historically considered the most important global oral health burden by the World Health Organization. The incident is worsened by increased consumption of sugary goods and inadequate exposure to ... -
Phytochemical composition and antibacterial activity of aqueous and Methanolic extracts of citrus limon peels against Xanthomonas campestris PV musacearu.
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Citrus fruit plants are globally known and used in herbal medicine due to high antimicrobial activity of the phytochemicals present in different parts of the plant. The Genus has many species like Citrus limon, Citrus ... -
Phytochemical composition and antibacterial activity of Sonchus oleraceus (L.) L. on Enterococcus faecalis
(Makerere University, 2022-03-03)The unprecedented rapid emergence of resistant bacteria occurring worldwide is imperiling the worth of antibiotics which have transformed medical sciences. Antibiotic- resistant infections are already spread in the US and ... -
Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of peel and seed extracts of Citrus limon
(Makerere University, 2022-10-05)Rapidly increasing antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest threats to global health. There is a growing demand today for naturally derived drugs and medicine in place of synthetic drugs that are more commercially ...