International Journal of Biomedical Materials Research

Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2021

  • A Critical and Systematic Review of Lymphatic filariasis (Elephantiasis): A Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) That Affects Negatively Agricultural Activities Across the World

    Kubkomawa Hayatu Ibrahim, Kenneth-Chukwu Oluchi Margret, Iyiola Vivian Ogechi, Anyanwu Vivian Chinenye

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2021
    Pages: 13-17
    Received: 20 June 2021
    Accepted: 30 June 2021
    Published: 9 July 2021
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    Abstract: The objective of the study is to carry out a critical and systematic review of Lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) as one of the neglected tropical diseases (NTD) that affects negatively agricultural activities in the world. It is also to remind people of existence of the disease, create awareness for its prevention and elimination. This effort co... Show More
  • Antimicrobial Activity of Biopolymer Extract against Four Selected Microorganisms

    Jeje Oludiya Ayorinde, Osula Joyce Eghosa

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2021
    Pages: 18-25
    Received: 3 May 2021
    Accepted: 24 May 2021
    Published: 13 July 2021
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    Abstract: The discovery of antibacterial drugs to combat the spread of infectious diseases brought a great relief to the health community which allowed the medical professionals to treat and reduce death rate arising from infections caused by microorganisms. The need to search and formulate more potent and efficient antimicrobial drugs become necessary due t... Show More
  • Resistance of Strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to Antibiotics in N'Djamena in Chad

    Ahmat Mahamat Ahmat, Adoum Fouda Abderrazzack, Abdelsalam Tidjani, Brahim Boy Otchom, Aly Savadogo

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2021
    Pages: 26-30
    Received: 4 October 2021
    Accepted: 25 October 2021
    Published: 24 December 2021
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    Abstract: The objective of this study is to determine the resistance profile of Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains towards antibiotics in N'Djamena (CHAD). This a cross-sectional and prospective study, conducted at the Mother and Child Hospital (MCH) in N'djamena, from February to July 2016 on 550 urine samples. Uroculture and antibiotic susceptibility testing w... Show More