Antimicrobial activity of Acalypha siamensis Oliv. ex Gage.

The hexane, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate and methanol fractions of leaves of Acalypha siamensis Oliv. ex Gage were evaluated for antibacterial and antifungal activity. The antibacterial activity was more pronounced in the ethyl acetate and methanol extracts.

Antimicrobial activity of tiger's betel (Piper porphyrophyllum N.E. Br., Piperaceae).

The ethanol extract of leaves of Piper porphyrophyllum N.E. Br.

Streptococcal pharyngitis in a primary care clinic.

A study to determine the sensitivity and specificity of the Directogen Group A Streptococcal Test was carried out in a primary care clinic in University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur. The study also looked at the prevalence of streptococcal pharyngitis in the clinic. We found that the rapid test has a sensitivity of 90.