Elementary of animal model for percutaneous and ocular penetration
This article describes characteristics of monkeys, pigs, rats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hairless rodents, HuSki model, Cellophane® membrane, egg membrane, gelatin membrane, animal models for ophthalmic delivery, hen's egg chorioallantoic membrane test, prepared corneal epithelial models and web-based alternative non-animal database. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - November 22, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Antibacterial activity of Vitex parviflora A. Juss. and Cyanthillium cinereum (L.) H. Rob. against human pathogens
This study investigated the antibacterial activities of methanolic crude extracts of Vitex parviflora (V. parviflora) leaves and stem and Cyanthillium cinereum (C. cinereum) leaves and roots. Crude methanolic extracts of V. parviflora and C. cinereum were tested for their antibacterial activities against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Bacillus subtilis. The leaf and stem extracts of V. parviflora and root extracts of C. cinereum exhibited high antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus. Increasing concentration of the V. parviflora leaves and roots crude extracts resulted in a...
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - November 22, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Phytochemical screening, antioxidant activity and analgesic effect of Waltheria ovata Cav. roots in mice
Conclusions W. ovata root's crude ethanol extract showed strong antioxidant activity and high phenolic content. The analgesic effect was demonstrated in two experimental models of pain implying that both peripheral and central mechanisms were involved. This might be due to the presence of various phytochemicals in the extract. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - November 22, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Chemical characterization and insecticidal activity of Calotropis gigantea L. flower extract against Tribolium castaneum (Herbst)
Conclusions So, the overall results suggested that extracts of Calotropis gigantea L. flower have potential insecticidal effect which might be used in pest control. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - November 22, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Prevalence and antibiogram profiles of Escherichia coli O157:H7 isolates recovered from three selected dairy farms in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Conclusions These findings revealed that the dairy farms are potential reservoirs of E. coli O157:H7 serotype, and harbor antibiotic-resistant determinants, a concern to public and environmental health. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - November 22, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Efficacy of cold fogging of a synergized pyrethroid formulation against Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus under simulated field conditions
Conclusions These results showed that cold fogging using synergized pyrethroid formulation tested was more effective against Ae. aegypti between 10 and 30 feet with dilution ratio of 1:33. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - November 22, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Phytofabrication of silver nanoparticles using Elephantopus scaber and Azadirachta indica leaf extract and its effect on larval and pupal mortality of Culex quinquefasciatus
Conclusions A. indica and E. scaber may be good source as reducing agent of stable silver nanoparticles. Green synthesized silver nanoparticles may be a good eco-friendly alternative to control mosquito larvae and pupae of Cx. quinquefasciatus. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - November 22, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Repellent activity of the creams formulated from Annona senegalensis and Boswellia dalzielii leaf fractions and essential oils against Anopheles gambiae (Diptera: Culicidae)
Conclusions These results suggest that the cream formulated from the n-hexane fraction of A. senegalensis and essential oil creams of A. senegalensis and B. dalzielii leaves have the potential of a natural herbal source for the development of new, safe and eco-friendly repellent products to prevent An. gambiae bites. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - November 22, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Epidemiology of hepatitis C in Islamic Republic of Iran
Conclusions HCV is less prevalent in Iran as compared to the neighboring countries. Hepatitis C prevention programs should focus more on people aged from 20 to 40 years, the divorced and nomads. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - November 22, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Modelling the scorpion stings using surveillance data in El Bayadh Province, Algeria
Conclusions This study shows an optimism for forecasting scorpion stings by modelling and calibration with surveillance data and climate information. This knowledge could help to contain any unusual situation and assist health decision-makers to strengthen the prevention and control measures and to be in a state of readiness. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - November 22, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Studying the prevalence of Campylobacter jejuni in adults with gastroenteritis from northwest of Iran
Conclusions The finding of this study showed that the prevalence of inflammatory diarrhea and diarrhea caused by Campylobacter in this study is high. This need for education and awareness in this area, as well as appropriate treatment is too important. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - November 22, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Development and evaluation of loop-mediated isothermal amplification for rapid detection of Nosema ceranae in honeybee
Conclusions LAMP gave a good results and it could be an alternative diagnostic tool instead of PCR to detect N. ceranae infection in honeybee. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - November 22, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

In vitro screening of BTP-Iso on Schistosoma mansoni and its intermediate host Biomphalaria alexandrina
Conclusions This study provided the evidence for the potential antischistosomal effect of compound BTP-Iso and its possible uses as an alternative chemotherapeutic agent for treatment of schistosomiasis. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - November 22, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Severe malaria parasitaemia and its effects on hemoglobin and CD4+ cells of HIV infected pregnant women at Kaduna State, Nigeria
Publication date: December 2016 Source:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, Volume 6, Issue 12 Author(s): Idris Abdullahi Nasir, Olajide Olubunmi Agbede, Mustapha Bakare, Muhammad Musa Babandina Severe malaria and HIV coinfection is a disastrous syndemism especially in the face of antimalarial resistance and pregnancy. This case-control study investigated the effects of severe malaria parasitaemia (SMP)/HIV coinfections on hemoglobin concentration and CD4+ cell counts of pregnant women attending four government-owned secondary hospitals in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Eighteen HIV-infected women with SMP served as te...
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - November 22, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Age is associated with latent tuberculosis in nurses
Conclusions Older age is associated with latent tuberculosis in nurses. LTB should be screened routinely and treated if diagnosed for nurses. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - November 22, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research