Publications by authors named "Rajeev Kumar Sharma"

Unlabelled: , a zoonotic pathogen causing enteric diseases in different animals and humans. A comprehensive study on the presence of toxin genes and antimicrobial resistance genes based on genome data of in animals is scanty. In the present study, a total of 15 isolates were recovered from dogs and isolates with toxin genes (D1, CD15 and CD26) along with two other non-toxigenic strains (CD28, CD32) were used for whole genome sequencing and comparative genomics.

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The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network that connects various hardware, software, data storage, and applications. These interconnected devices provide services to businesses and can potentially serve as entry points for cyber-attacks. The privacy of IoT devices is increasingly vulnerable, particularly to threats like viruses and illegal software distribution lead to the theft of critical information.

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Biodegradable calcium phosphate nanoparticles offer a viable substitute for traditional adjuvants such as aluminum in vaccine production. Calcium phosphate nanoparticle adjuvanted with outer membrane vesicle (OMV) of gram negative bacteria may induce efficient immune response in the host. The present study was carried out to evaluate the potential of a mucosal vaccine formulation of calcium phosphate (CAP) nanoparticle using OMV of Riemerella anatipestifer (RA) as antigen against New Duck disease in ducks.

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are Gram positive bacteria known to acquire antibiotic resistance rapidly and pose a major challenge to clinicians worldwide. Infections by methicillin resistant (MRSA) are usually associated with increased mortality and prolonging of treatment. Samples (n = 706) from diverse sources (livestock, pets, animal handlers, human hospital) were collected and screened for the presence of MRSA by phenotypic and genotypic methods.

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In this review, we describe and discuss the phytoconstituents present in and emphasize their potential as drug candidates. Though they are widely validated in vitro and in vivo models, to date, no efforts have been made to compile in a single review all the pharmacologically active phytoconstituents from , and their pharmacological and toxicity profile. In this study, we present a reinvestigation of the chemical constituents present in obtained from the essential oil and solvent extraction of the flowers, leaves and rhizomes under consideration.

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Swine pasteurellosis is one of the most economically important diseases of pig caused by Pasteurella multocida (P. multocida) capsular types A and D. These organisms are commensals and opportunistic pathogens in the upper respiratory tract in pig.

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An epidemiological study was conducted in North-East India (part of Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot) to better understand the distribution, diversity, and transmission of Clostridium perfringens among livestock, pets, wild animals (captive), and humans. A total of 160 C. perfringens isolates were recovered from 642 diarrhoeic faecal samples with an isolation rate of 24.

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The present study was designed to understand the presence of antimicrobial resistance among the prevalent toxinotypes of Clostridium perfringens recovered from different animals of Tamil Nadu, India. A total of 75 (10.76%) C.

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Anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects of the acetone extract of Cocos nucifera (CnAE), an important ingredient in several traditional drugs, have been studied using different in vitro and in vivo models. CnAE did not show any observable toxicity in RAW264.7 macrophages by MTT assay.

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Pertaining to real-life applications (by scaling up) of hydroxyapatite (HA)-based materials, herein is a study illustrating the role of carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforcement with ceria (CeO₂) and silver (Ag) in HA on titanium alloy (TiAl6V4) substrate, utilizing the plasma-spraying processing technique, is presented. When compared with pure HA coating enhanced hardness (from 2.5 to 5.

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Post-implantation, vicinity acquired oxidative stress and bacterial infections lead to apoptosis with eventual bone-resorption and implant failure, respectively. Thus, in order to combat aforementioned complications, present research aims in utilizing antioxidant ceria (CeO) and antibacterial silver (Ag) reinforced hydroxyapatite (HA) composite with enhanced mechanical and cytocompatible properties. Highly dense (>90%) spark plasma sintered HA-based composites elicits enhanced elastic modulus (121-133 GPa) in comparison to that of HA.

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Background Anogeissus latifolia Wall. (A. latifolia) bark has been traditionally used in the treatment of various diseases which includes diabetes and general debility.

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Breast malignant neoplastic disease is one of the most complex diseases, as it is a multifactorial disease in which virtually all the targets are instantly or indirectly inter-reliant on each other. Cisplatin (CIS), an inorganic antineoplastic agent is widely utilized in the treatment of various solid tumors including breast cancer. Despite everything, its clinical use is limited, due to ototoxicity, peripheral neuropathy, and nephrotoxicity.

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Aim: The aim of the present study was to investigate the presence of Theileria in blood samples of crossbred and indigenous adult cows raised under unorganized small scale farming system in a Babesia and Anaplasma endemic geographical area from Assam, India and to see its transmission through Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus ticks.

Materials And Methods: For the present study, 57 clinical cases of cattle suspected to be of hemoparasitic infections were taken into consideration. The parasites were identified based on morphology in giemsa stained blood smear followed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

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Bacterial infection of implants can be controlled by selective trapping of bacteria, followed with consequent killing by targeted antibacterial agents. Herein, the role of various ZnO morphologies, viz. micro-rods (R), nanoparticles (NP), and micro-disks (D) on antibacterial efficacy of ZnO via release of Zn(2+) and H2O2 is assessed, both as isolated powders and via incorporating them in cytocompatible ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE).

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The present investigation was undertaken to explore the ulcer healing properties of three dosage schedules of different strengths of topically administered amiloride solution in thermally produced skin ulcers on the side of the midline on the back of the rabbits. Four circular thermal burns about 4.0 cm in diameter (two on either side of the midline) were made 4.

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