American Journal of Laboratory Medicine

Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2017

  • Antibiotic Susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus Isolates from Clinical Samples in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria

    Abdulhadi Sale Kumurya

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 41-44
    Received: Apr. 13, 2017
    Accepted: Aug. 22, 2017
    Published: Sep. 12, 2017
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    Abstract: Bacterial colonies can differ greatly in their morphologies. These differences can help us in identifying different species of bacteria. The clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus are subjected to antibiotic susceptibility, to observe the susceptibility of the isolates against some conventional antibiotics. One hundred and ten (110) pathogenic ... Show More
  • Molecular and Imaging Diagnostic Techniques for Urinary Tract Infections: Modern Approaches

    Bobai Mathew, Ugboko Harriet, Kadiri Olobo Sunday

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 45-51
    Received: Aug. 19, 2017
    Accepted: Sep. 07, 2017
    Published: Oct. 17, 2017
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    Abstract: In developing countries, the frequent failure of the available phenotypic approaches for laboratory diagnosis of urinary tract infections in providing results at the point where medical care is mostly required, becomes a major barrier to efficient antibiotic treatment and management of urinary tract infections in the public health sector. This revi... Show More
  • Antisickling, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Afromomum alboviolaceum (Ridley) K. Schum, Annona senegalensis Pers. and Mondia whitei (Hook. f.) Skeels

    Gédéon Bongo, Clément Inkoto, Colette Masengo, Claudine Tshiama, Emmanuel Lengbiye, Ruphin Djolu, Mutwale Kapepula, Kabamba Ngombe, Théophile Mbemba, Dorothée Tshilanda, Pius Mpiana, Koto-te-Nyiwa Ngbolua

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 52-59
    Received: Aug. 24, 2017
    Accepted: Sep. 20, 2017
    Published: Oct. 17, 2017
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    Abstract: In accordance with statistics from the World Health Organization, nearly 80% of populations depend on traditional medicine for primary health care. In order to scientifically validate the phyto-therapeutic wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, three plants were chosen namely: Afromomum alboviolaceum, Annona senegalensis and Mondia whitei.... Show More
  • Haematological Parameters in Pregnant Women Attended Antenatal Care at Sabratha Teaching Hospital in Northwest, Libya

    Azab Elsayed Azab, Mohamed Omar Albasha, Sara Yosef Elhemady

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 60-68
    Received: Feb. 18, 2017
    Accepted: Mar. 10, 2017
    Published: Oct. 23, 2017
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    Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the values of hematological parameters at different trimesters of pregnancy in pregnant women who attended antenatal care at Sabratha Teaching Hospital, Northwest Libya. This cross-sectional survey included consecutive pregnant women who attended the obstetrical department in Sabratha Teaching Hospital for pren... Show More
  • Evaluation of Trypanocidal Activity of Bidens pilosa and Physalis peruviana Against Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense

    Lilian Mwende Mwaniki, John Mokua Mose, Titus Mutwiri, James Mulinge Mbithi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 69-73
    Received: Jan. 10, 2017
    Accepted: Jan. 20, 2017
    Published: Oct. 24, 2017
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    Abstract: Trypanosomiasis is a protozoan disease that causes death and morbidity to man, and also severely limits livestock productivity in endemic areas. It is caused by different species of trypanosomes that occur in Africa, South America and Asia. Although chemotherapy is the main method of trypanosomiasis control, the few drugs in the market are faced wi... Show More
  • Validation of the Infectra®-Kit in Malaria Transmission Studies Using Plasmodium Berghei

    Rabia Jahangir, Kariuki Ndungu, Joseph Nganga, Damaris Muhia, Robert Mugambi, Geoffrey Ngae, Grace Murilla, Robert Karanja

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 74-83
    Received: Jan. 29, 2017
    Accepted: Feb. 23, 2017
    Published: Oct. 24, 2017
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    Abstract: Pre-clinical transmission assays are essential for proof-of-concept for transmission blocking strategies but are hazardous to laboratory personnel and animal hosts as it entails exposure of live rodents to infected vectors. Conventional transmission assay methods include the use of anesthesia (associated with undesired side effects). In addition, a... Show More