5 research outputs found
Susceptibility of microorganism to selected medicinal plants in Bangladesh
ABSTRACTObjectiveTo analyze in-vitro antimicrobial activities of some ethno-pharmacologically significant medicinal plants (methanol extract) against the pathogenic microorganisms (Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans).MethodsThe disc diffusion method was applied for antibacterial test and the poisoned food technique was applied for antifungal test.ResultsThe methanol extract of Terminalia chebula (bark), Phyllanthus acidus (fruits), Sarcochlamys pulcherrima (leaves) and Abelmoschus esculentus (fruits) had significant in vitro antibacterial activity angainst the entire test samples in comparison to standard drug ciprofloxacin. Most of the plant extracts showed low activity against Gram negative bacteria while potential activity against Gram positive bacteria. The antifungal activities of methanol extracts of these plants and standard drug griseofulvin were determined against two pathogenic fungi, and Polygonum lapathifolium (leaves) and Cinnamomum tamala (leaves) showed maximum activity, while Erioglossum rubiginosum (leaves) showed no antifungal activity.ConclusionsFurther chemical and pharmacological investigations are required to identify and isolate chemical constituents responsible for these potential bioactivities and thus to determine their full spectrum of efficacy
Biochemical analysis on blood and crop contents of household chickens along with their production and health status in Bangladesh
This study aimed to assess the biochemical parameters of household chickens at crop and blood levels and measure the body weight. For this purpose, 350 Deshi (local) and 27 Fayoumi day old chicks were reared in 2 separate brooders within a house for 15 days. Body weight, serum total protein and calcium levels of these chicks were evaluated on day 0 and 15. After control house trial, birds were distributed among the selected households. Again, body weights and certain biochemical parameters were assessed from randomly selected birds at 60, 120 and 180 days of age. Fayoumi birds gained higher weight (P<0.001) than at control trial, whereas Deshi birds attained better weight (P<0.001) at household. Crop contents were dominated by carbohydrate. The level of crude proteins and calcium in crop contents increased along with age regardless of bird types. The average phosphorous in the crop contents was 0.3% (60 days), 2.6% (120) and 0.7% (180) regardless of bird types. Both serum total protein (P<0.05) and calcium (P<0.05) were significantly difference in between bird types at control house study. In conclusion, Deshi birds attained higher weight at household. The crude protein was below standard. Calcium and Phosphorous levels in the crop contents varied with ages, regardless of bird types. \ua9 2012 PVJ
Trends in Use of Referral Hospital Services for Care of Sick Newborns in a Community-based Intervention in Tangail District, Bangladesh
The Projahnmo-II Project in Mirzapur upazila (sub-district), Tangail
district, Bangladesh, is promot\uading care-seeking for sick newborns
through health education of families, identification and referral of
sick newborns in the community by community health workers (CHWs), and
strengthening of neo\uadnatal care in Kumudini Hospital, Mirzapur.
Data were drawn from records maintained by the CHWs, referral hospital
registers, a baseline household survey of recently-delivered women
conducted from March to June 2003, and two interim household surveys in
January and September 2005. Increases were observed in self-referral of
sick newborns for care, compliance after referral by the CHWs, and
care-seeking from qualified providers and from the Kumudini Hospital,
and decreases were observed in care-seeking from unqualified providers
in the intervention arm. An active surveillance for illness by the CHWs
in the home, education of families by them on recognition of danger
signs and counsel\uadling to seek immediate care for serious illness,
and improved linkages between the community and the hospital can
produce substantial increases in care-seeking for sick newborns
A Study to Evaluate the Artificial Insemination (AI) Success Rate in Cattle Population Based on Three Years Record among Different Sub-centers of Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar District of Bangladesh
Trends in Use of Referral Hospital Services for Care of Sick Newborns in a Community-based Intervention in Tangail District, Bangladesh
The Projahnmo-II Project in Mirzapur upazila (sub-district), Tangail
district, Bangladesh, is promoting care-seeking for sick newborns
through health education of families, identification and referral of
sick newborns in the community by community health workers (CHWs), and
strengthening of neonatal care in Kumudini Hospital, Mirzapur.
Data were drawn from records maintained by the CHWs, referral hospital
registers, a baseline household survey of recently-delivered women
conducted from March to June 2003, and two interim household surveys in
January and September 2005. Increases were observed in self-referral of
sick newborns for care, compliance after referral by the CHWs, and
care-seeking from qualified providers and from the Kumudini Hospital,
and decreases were observed in care-seeking from unqualified providers
in the intervention arm. An active surveillance for illness by the CHWs
in the home, education of families by them on recognition of danger
signs and counselling to seek immediate care for serious illness,
and improved linkages between the community and the hospital can
produce substantial increases in care-seeking for sick newborns