Novel in vitro methods for simultaneous screening of two antagonistic bacteria against multiple fungal phytopathogens in a single agar plate.

Two novel and rapid in vitro agar plate methods for simultaneous screening of two bacterial isolates for antagonism against multiple fungal phytopathogens in a single agar plate are described. In the modified plus streak method (MPS), in a 10 cm diameter PDA agar plate, two different bacterial isolates were screened against four fungal pathogens. The second method used 20 cm diameter PDA agar plate surface and was termed as the parallel multiple streak (PMS) method.

Ethyl 2-cyano-2-{()-2-[2,2-di-cyano-1-(4-methyl-phen-yl)eth-yl]cyclo-hexyl-idene}acetate.

In the title compound, CHNO, the cyclo-hexane ring adopts a chair conformation. The methyl-phenyl ring is oriented at an angle of 36.2 (1)° with respect to the best plane of cyclo-hexane moiety.

A Rare Case Report of Sirenomelia Following Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Embryo Transfer.

Sirenomelia is a very rare developmental abnormality which is characterized by fusion of lower limb to form a single limb. This condition is often associated with internal organ abnormality and is considered incompatible with life. Sirenomelia is sporadically reported from across the world, but no case associated with artificial reproductive technology (ART) has not been reported.

Proteogenomics of Candida tropicalis--An Opportunistic Pathogen with Importance for Global Health.

The frequency of Candida infections is currently rising, and thus adversely impacting global health. The situation is exacerbated by azole resistance developed by fungal pathogens. Candida tropicalis is an opportunistic pathogen that causes candidiasis, for example, in immune-compromised individuals, cancer patients, and those who undergo organ transplantation.

Validity of quantitative unspun urine microscopy, dipstick test leucocyte esterase and nitrite tests in rapidly diagnosing urinary tract infections.

Objectives: Rapid diagnostic tests can screen out negative samples and can save valuable time and money. The study was conducted to assess the usefulness of leukocyte esterase, nitrate reductase and quantitative microscopic unspun urine wet mount examination in rapidly diagnosing urinary tract infections (UTI).

Methods: Four hundred and fifty samples were tested by semi-quantitative culture on cysteine lactose electrolyte deficient medium, microscopic examination of unspun urine for significant pyuria, dipstick leucocyte esterase test (LET) and nitrite test (NT).