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Infectious Diseases and Herbal Medicine
ISSN 2724-5284 · PAGEPress Publications · 37 artikel di indeks
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Passive airborne microbial reduction through herbal smoke - a study using cow dung Sambrani
The objective of this paper was to investigate the antimicrobial efficacy of smoke generated from cow dung Sambrani, a traditional herbal incense, in reducing airborne microbial populations, and to evaluate its potential as a natural, safe alternative to chemical air disinfectants. Airborne…
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Evaluation of antibacterial activity of crude extracts of Annona senegalensis (wild custard apple) against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and formulation of a topical gel
Annona senegalensis is a plant well known as the wild custard apple and has been widely reported for its various medicinal uses. This study investigates the potential of Annona senegalensis extracts as antibacterial agents against common pathogenic bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas…
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Good bacteria gone awry: probiotic-induced bacteremia in a vulnerable patient - a unique case report
Probiotics have gained immense popularity as an over-the-counter supplement in recent years. Many people use probiotics to promote gastrointestinal and immunologic health. However, there is not much concrete evidence regarding the safety and efficacy of these ingested capsules of foreign bacterial…
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Rapid respiratory failure due to influenza A with superimposed methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia: a case report and review of diagnostic and therapeutic challenges
Influenza is a viral respiratory infection affecting millions annually and can cause complications like superimposed Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) pneumonia, which has high morbidity and mortality. This case describes a 50-year-old female with severe persistent asthma who had…
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Effect of leaf and stem extract of Rhazya stricta, calotropis, paper mulberry and ricinus on control of bacterial blight of pomegranate
Pomegranate blight is a serious disease caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas. axonopodis pv. punicae. The aim of this study was to evaluate the invitro activity of leaf and stem extracts of four medicinal plants, Rhazya stricta, Calotropis procera, Morus alba (black moss tree) and Ricinus communis…
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In vivo antimalarial property of Markhamia lutea (Benth.) K. Schum leaf and stem-bark crude extracts and spectrophotometric evaluation of alkaloids, flavonoids, and phenolic contents
Malaria is endemic to developing countries despite several efforts from the World Health Organization (WHO) and other organizations, and this has been attributed to many factors, including resistance to first-line antimalarial drugs. This study, therefore, evaluated phytochemical levels and…
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Deciphering nature's secrets: the antibacterial power and phytochemical characterization of six medicinal fern species
Plants have been key in the development of novel antimicrobial agents and other drugs. However, studies on empirical evidence of the antimicrobial properties of plants have largely focused on higher plants while neglecting lower vascular plants, including ferns. This study investigated the…
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Anti-amoebic effects of selected herbal extracts against Acanthamoeba species isolated from different borehole water samples from Budiriro District in Harare, Zimbabwe
Acanthamoeba species are the major cause of Acanthamoeba Keratitis (AK) of eyes, Acanthamoeba meningoencephalitis of the central nervous system, and fatal Granulomatous Amoebic Encephalitis (GAE) of the brain in humans. These diseases are difficult to treat due to their resistance to extreme…
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Antimicrobial activity, toxicity and retrospective clinical effectiveness of Kantinka BA and Kantinka Herbaltics, two multi-component-herbal products used in the management of infectious diseases in Ghana
There is an upsurge in the incidence of persons living with infectious diseases and their associated symptoms. Also, there is increased resistance and high cost of available synthetic antimicrobial therapeutic agents. This calls for screening candidate herbal products to examine the risk-to-benefit…
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Evaluation of antioxidant and neuropharmacological properties of Leea aequata leaves
The Bangladeshi medicinal plant Leea aequata is utilized for many health ailments due to its phenolics and flavonoids; however, its bioactive qualities are unknown. An Ethanolic Extract of Leea aequata (EELA) was tested for antioxidant activity in a controlled lab study. It was also tested on…
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Current status and future challenges of avian influenza – a literature review
An infectious agent affecting both domestic and wild birds may cause avian influenza. All of them can be transmitted by coming into contact with tainted food, drink, or bird emissions, particularly feces. Numerous clades of H5N1 infections have been circulating since 2003, including one introduced…
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The emergence of Monkeypox Virus: its complications, connection with smallpox and its future aspects - a short review
Monkeypox Virus (MPXV), a zoonotic orthopox DNA virus related to the smallpox virus, was first identified in humans in 1970. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared monkeypox an "evolving hazard of moderate public health concern" on 23 June 2022. Case reports included in this study showed that…
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Conventional medicines used for kidney protection in Bangladesh: a review
To describe the kidney's response to specific substances, such as dangerous compounds and pharmaceuticals, the term "nephrotoxicity" is employed. When the body is subjected to toxins or medications, nephrotoxicity is among the most prevalent side effects. Numerous medical treatments, including…
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Phytochemical composition, biological activities and nutritional aspects of Hylocereus undatus: a review
The most commonly cultivated vine cactus in the Cactaceae family is normally Hylocereus undatus, which would be native to Mexico and America. It is commonly referred to as "dragon fruit" or "pitaya." Additionally, it goes by the name "buahnaga," which means "dragon fruit." In addition to their…
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Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): physiology to pathophysiology and therapeutics including herbal medicines
COVID-19 emerged as a public health emergency of international concern in 2019 and spread globally. The spectrum of the diseases varied from asymptomatic to severe, even resulting in mortality. Gender and pre-existing co-morbidities were identifiable risk factors. Diabetes, hypertension, and…
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Is photodynamic therapy with curcumin suitable for combating monkeypox?
Monkeypox (MPX) is a zoonotic viral infection caused by the Monkeypox Virus (MPXV), which may spread person-to-person directly. It is currently being treated with previously intended drugs for smallpox or other diseases caused by the orthopoxvirus, such as tecovirimat, cidofovir, and brincidofovir…
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Behavioural studies on crude Ethanol leaf extract of Cadaba farinosa Forssk. in mice
Cadaba farinosa Forssk. (Capparaceae) is found all over the world, mostly in tropical and subtropical areas. It is used to treat pain, dysentery, rheumatism, cough, and fever, as well as an antidote and in the treatment of neurological disorders. In mice, the median lethal dose (LD50) of Crude…
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Licorice and its applications for SARS-CoV-2
Licorice is a common Chinese herbal medicine in China. Glycyrrhizic acid (C42H62O16), and glucoside are the major active chemical ingredients that possess antioxidant, antiviral, anti-infective, and anti-inflammatory properties. It can either cure (e.g. SARS-CoV-2) or cause diseases (e.g…