Evaluation of antimicrobial activities of fluted pumpkin leaf extract (Telfairia occidentalis) against selected pathogenic bacteria using standard drug

Unachukwu, M. N and Nwakanma, C. and Ekuma, J. (2018) Evaluation of antimicrobial activities of fluted pumpkin leaf extract (Telfairia occidentalis) against selected pathogenic bacteria using standard drug. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 3 (11). pp. 521-527. ISSN 2319-7706

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Abstract

The antimicrobial effect of Telfairia occidentalis against pathogenic bacteria was investigated. The method used includes disc diffusion method and dilution technique. The fluted pumpkin extract was tested against Staphylococcus aureus and two Escherichia coli isolates. The leaf extract produced 1.0mm zone of inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus, and also produced 2.00mm zone of inhibition against Escherichia coli isolated from frozen chicken. The leaf extract produced no inhibitory activity on E. coli isolated from hospital laboratory but at 8ug/ml, it inhibited Staphylococcus aureus, while 2ug/ml, 4ug/ml and 6ug/ml produce no inhibitory activity. The tested material (leaf extract) was bactericidal on Staphylococcus aureus at 8ug/ml.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: L Education > L Education (General)
Q Science > Q Science (General)
R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
Depositing User: GOUNI ICT
Date Deposited: 20 Jun 2018 18:20
Last Modified: 20 Jun 2018 18:20
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/258

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