Evaluation of Salivary IL?8 and Calcium Levels in Postmenopausal Females with and without Periodontitis—A Comparative Study

Background and Objective: Menopause is a normal developmental stage in a woman’s life marking the permanent cessation of menstruation. Calcium is predominant in intracellular signalling and its intracellular increase can affect the cell’s proliferation, phagocytosis and cytokine secretion. IL?8 expression in various cells such as neutrophils and osteoblasts was reported to involve a calcium signalling pathway. Well?known functions of IL?8 includes help in angiogenesis, role in tumour progression, tissue remodelling, etc., Hence, the aim of this study was to establish the relationship between calcium?dependent IL?8 and periodontal disease in postmenopausal females. Method: The study population included 52 postmenopausal women aged 45–57 years. The patients were divided into two groups in which group I included postmenopausal women without periodontitis and group II with periodontitis. Unstimulated salivary samples were collected from all the participants to evaluate IL?8 and calcium levels. Results: There was a statistically significant difference in salivary IL?8 levels between the two groups (P < 0.001), but there was no statistical difference in salivary calcium levels between the two groups (P = 0.730). A weak negative correlation between salivary IL?8 and calcium was found in group I, while a weak positive correlation was found between the same in group II. Conclusion: Analysis of salivary IL?8 from the present study was in accordance with several previous studies. It can be concluded that saliva can also be used as a reliable oral diagnostic fluid for IL?8 and calcium detection in periodontitis.

STUDY OF BACTERIURIA AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN PANIPAT DISTRICT, INDIA

Most common population at risk for both symptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI) and asymptomatic bacteriuria, however, is sexually active women. Although asymptomatic infection in this group does not clearly produce serious medical problems, it may be a predictor of future symptomatic infection. Women are more susceptible to infection than men because of the shorter length of the female urethra. Perineal bacterial microbiota that originate in the gastrointestinal tract are the usual pathogens, especially if the bacteria possess factors that facilitate their binding to the uroepithelium. Sexual intercourse facilitates entry of the bacteria into the female urethra. Pregnant women are extra at risk of expand UTIs due to physiological adjustments withinside the urinary tract. UTI constitute severe threats to human health worldwide and hundreds of thousands of the humans affected every year. The aim of this study was to know the prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of isolates in pregnant female patients. A total two hundred pregnant and non-pregnant females patients had been included on this study after obtaining the consent. Under strict aseptic precautions midstream urine samples had been taken from all sufferers. All the samples had been processed with the aid of using the usage of standard bacteriological methods i.e. wet mount, inoculation on blood agar and MacConkey's agar after which diagnosed with the aid of using standard biochemical tests, antibiotic sensitivity trying out changed into completed with the aid of using Kirby Bauer's disc diffusion method. In this study 80 out of 200 females patient i.e. 40% were showed UTI of which a most of 20 to 30 years age group had a considerably better occurrence of UTI i.e. 56.25%, while the age group of 60 years and above suggests the lowest contamination rate i.e 2.5% as compared to others. Females belonging to lower socioeconomic status had been extra liable to UTI then others. Pregnant females were more prone to UTI then non-pregnant females i.e. 52.73% and 35.17% respectively. Amongst pregnant females, primigravida and those in the first and second trimesters had been at higher risk. All isolates had been sensitivity to ampicillin+sulbactam, sparfloxacin, and gatifloxacin. Our study mentioned that the prevalence of UTIs was 40%; the pregnant female patients were more prone to UTI than non-pregnant females. The most isolated microorganism had been Escherichia coli which was maximum accountable for UTIs. The sexually active age group 26-30 years was highly at risk of UTI. Females belonging to lower socioeconomic status had been extra liable to contamination. Pregnancy was one in each of the predisposing elements for UTI. All isolates had been confirmed sensitivity to ampicillin+sulbactam, sparfloxacin, and gatifloxacin.

Primary ovarian hydatid cysts: A case series of two cases

Hydatid disease is caused by the adult and the larval stage of tapeworms belonging to the Echinococcus species. The major sites of its infection are the liver and lungs. Rarely, it affects the pelvic region including the ovary, accounting for 0.2–2.25%. The primary ovarian site is a rare finding. We report here a case series of two cases with hydatid cysts as the left ovarian and tubo-ovarian masses. In case 1, a 30-year-old woman complained about lower abdominal pain with swelling and had a 7-month-old child and amenorrhea. Ultrasonographic report exhibited multiple cysts in the ovary. In case 2, a 23-year-old female was having primary left ovarian mass and clinically reported an ovarian dermoid tumor after ultrasound scan and had abdominal lump with pain. Her vital indices were normal. The biopsy was sent for further investigation.

Cyclic Fatigue Resistance and Surface Roughness of Rotary NiTi Instruments after Simulated Clinical Use in Curved Root Canals - An Atomic Force Microscopy Study

Abstract Objective: To examine the cyclic fatigue resistance and surface topography of TruNatomy and ProTaper Gold nickel-titanium rotary files and evaluate the presence of alterations to surface topography following instrumentation in simulated curved canals. Material and Methods: Twenty-four nickel-titanium instruments, twelve each of TN and PTG file systems, were evaluated for cyclic fatigue resistance. The rotary files were rotated in a simulated root canal with standardized diameter, angle of curvature, and radius of curvature in a custom-made cyclic fatigue testing device until the instrument fracture occurred. The time to fracture for each instrument was recorded with a stopwatch; in seconds in each group. Fractured instruments were subjected to atomic force microscopy analysis measuring the average roughness and the root mean square values to investigate surface features of endodontic files. Mean values and standard deviation were calculated. Data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test. Results: Time to fracture was marginally higher in PTG instruments than in the TN file systems. PTG files exhibited higher surface roughness when compared with TN files (p<0.05). Conclusion: TN file system had a higher cyclic fatigue resistance than PTG. Cyclic fatigue causing file breakage did affect the surface topography of the files. PTG files showed a higher surface porosity value than the TN files (AU).

Effect of Carnatic Music Listening Training on Speech in Noise Performance in Adults

Background and Objectives@#Music listening has a concomitant effect on structural and functional organization of the brain. It helps in relaxation, mind training and neural strengthening. In relation to it, the present study was aimed to find the effect of Carnatic music listening training (MLT) on speech in noise performance in adults. @*Subjects and Methods@#A total of 28 participants (40-70 years) were recruited in the study. Based on randomized control trial, they were divided into intervention and control group. Intervention group underwent a short-term MLT. Quick Speech-in-Noise in Kannada was used as an outcome measure. @*Results@#Results were analysed using mixed method analysis of variance (ANOVA) and repeated measures ANOVA. There was a significant difference between intervention and control group post MLT. The results of the second continuum revealed no statistically significant difference between post training and follow-up scores in both the groups. @*Conclusions@#In conclusion short-term MLT resulted in betterment of speech in noise performance. MLT can be hence used as a viable tool in formal auditory training for better prognosis.

Awareness and Practices of Minimal Invasive Dentistry amongst Dental Interns - A Descriptive Analysis.

The current approach to management of caries has evolved towards minimal invasive dentistry comprising of early diagnosis of incipient lesions, remineralization and conservative dental treatment with minimal intervention if required. Despite the focus of the dental curriculum on minimal invasive dentistry, not much of it is adopted into practice by the students. We wanted to assess the knowledge, attitude, and skills of minimal invasive dentistry amongst the dental interns of Dakshina Kannada district. MethodsThe data was gathered through an online questionnaire developed and validated by experts. ResultsA total of 244 dental interns responded to the online questionnaire survey. Majority was aware of the principles of minimal invasive dentistry mainly through lectures, although not many had practiced it. Fluoride treatment was the most recommended treatment for the prevention of caries. Although most of them agreed that caries risk assessment was effective, nearly half of them had never practiced it. A greater part of the respondents agreed upon the effectiveness of preventive measures and conservative modalities of treatment in the current day practice. ConclusionsDespite the awareness and knowledge of minimal invasive dentistry amongst the interns of Dakshina Kannada population, the practice of minimal invasive dentistry should be taught to the students and should be implemented in routine dental practice.

Molecular characterization of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii strains from a tertiary care center in South India / Caracterización molecular de cepas de Acinetobacter baumannii carbapenem-resistante en un centro de atención terciaria en el sur de la India

Objectives: Carbapenem resistantAcinetobacter baumannii is an important therapeutic and infection control challenge worldwide. In this study, we investigated the prevalence and distribution of molecular mechanisms of resistance among carbapenem resistant A. baumannii species at a tertiary care setting in South India. Materials and Methods: A total of 89 non-duplicate clinical isolates of carbapenem-resistantA. baumannii were collected from critical care units of St. John's Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru, India. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was performed to detect blaOXA type carbapenemase blaOXA-51-like, blaOXA-23-like, blaOXA-24-like and bla OXA-58-like, MBL genes blaNDM, blaIMP, and blaVIM genes. Molecular typing of carbapenem-resistant A. baumannii strains was performed by using Rep-PCR. Results: Eighty-seven of the isolates were found to carry the blaOXA-51 gene and 81 (91%) isolates were found to have blaOXA-51-like gene and blaOXA-23, gene. The bla OXA-24 like gene was detected in two isolates of which one also carried blaOXA-51 like and one isolate carried blaVIM coding gene. The prevalence of blaNDM, blaIMP, bla VIM genes was 12(13%),14 (16%) and 57(64%) respectively. Cluster analyses revealed a 90% similarity and were divided into 5 clusters. Most of the isolates containing carbapenemases coding genes grouped under cluster A, C and UC. Considerable heterogeneity was observed within UC cluster indicating circulation of multiple strains of A. baumannii within our institution. Conclusions: Carbapenemase coding blaOXA-23, blaOXA-24 and blaOXA-51 -like were more common than blaVIM and blaNDM. The presence of blaNDM with other genes coding for carbapenemases indicate the ability of the strains to acquire novel genes despite having its share of the blaOXA like carbapenemase.

Objetivos: El Acinetobacter baumannii resistente a Carbapenem es un reto importante en todo el mundo para su tratamiento y para el control de infecciones hospitalarias. Nosotros estudiamos la prevalencia y los mecanismos de resistencia en aislados de un centro de atención terciario, en el sur de la India Materiales y Métodos: Se estudiaron 89 aislados clínicos de A. baumannii recolectados en unidades de cuidado crítico del Hospital St. John's Medical College en Bengaluru, India. Se realizó amplificación por PCR (Reacción en Cadena de Polimerasa) y luego tipificación molecular con la técnica Rep-PCR (PCR de elementos repetitivos palindromicos) para detectar los genes de carbapenemasa blaOXA, blaOXA-51, blaOXA-23, blaOXA-24, blaOXA-58, MBL, blaNDM, blaIMP y blaVIM. Resultados: Se encontraron 87 aislados que llevaban el gen blaOXA-51 y de ellos en 81 (91%) se encontró blaOXA-51 y blaOXA-23. El blaOXA-24 se detectó en dos aislados de los cuales uno de ellos llevaba blaOXA-51 y otro blaVIM. Los genes blaNDM, blaIMP y blaVIM se encontraron en 12 (13%),14 (16%) y 57(64%) de los aislados, respectivamente. El análisis de agrupamiento reveló un 90% de similitud entre los aislados y que podían asignarse a 5 agrupamientos. La mayoría de aislados llevaban genes de carbapenemasas de los grupos A, C y UC. Se observó mucha heterogeneidad dentro del agrupamiento UC indicando que existe circulación de múltiples cepas de A. baumannii dentro de nuestra institución. Conclusiones: Las carbapenemasas que codifican para blaOXA-23, blaOXA-24 y blaOXA-51 son más comunes que blaVIM y blaNDM en nuestra institución. La presencia de NDM con otros genes codificando para carbapenemasas indica la capacidad que tienen este tipo de aislados para adquirir nuevos genes a pesar de contar con blaOXA.

Study of biofilm formation in bacterial isolates from contact lens wearers

Purpose: To detect biofilm forming capacity of bacterial isolates obtained from the conjunctiva, contact lens and accessories of contact lens wearers using phenotypic and genotypic methods. Methods: Bacterial strains were collected from the conjunctiva, contact lens and lens storage cases of contact lens wearers. The phenotypic detection of biofilm production was done using the tube method and congo red agar method. The biofilm-forming related genes, icaA, of Coagulase negative Staphylococcus (CONS) and Staphylococcus aureus, and pslA, of P. aeruginosa, were detected using PCR. Results: A total of 265 bacterial isolates which included S. aureus, CONS, Pseudomonas, Nil-fermenter Gram-negative bacilli (NFGNB), Bacillus spp, Diphtheroids, Micrococci, Klebsiella pneumonia, Klebsiella oxytoca, E. coli, Proteus mirabilis, Proteus vulgaris, Citrobacter koseri, Citrobacter freundii, Enterobacter cloacae, Moraxella were obtained. Of the 265 isolates, 53.5% were moderately positive, 33.2% strongly positive and 13.2% negative for biofilm production by tube method and 36.6% were moderately positive, 40% strongly positive and 23.3% negative for biofilm production by congo red agar method. Of the four S. aureus isolates, two (50%) showed the presence of icaA gene. Of the 23 CONS isolates, three (13%) showed the presence of icaA gene. All the Pseudomonas isolates were negative for presence pslA (1119 bp) gene though most of them were phenotypically positive for biofilm formation. Conclusion: Most of the bacterial isolates obtained from contact lens wearers had the potential to produce biofilms. Tube method and Congo red agar method exhibited significant statistical correlation (P-value = 0.006) and picked up a good number of biofilm-forming isolates, hence may be used for detection of biofilm production. The absence of biofilm-forming gene did not rule out the possibility for phenotypic biofilm production by bacteria.

Fresh versus frozen embryo transfer: a retrospective cohort study

Background: Elective frozen embryo transfer (FET), has recently increased significantly with improvements in cryopreservation techniques. Observational studies and randomized controlled trials suggested that the endometrium in stimulated cycles is not optimally prepared for implantation; risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome reduced and pregnancy rates increased following FET and perinatal outcomes are less affected after FET. However, the evidence is not unequivocal and recent randomised control trials challenge the use of elective FET for the general IVF population. Pregnancy rates were analysed in a cohort of patients undergoing embryo transfers.Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent embryo transfers from April 2018 to March 2019 at study centre in Surat.175 cycles of embryo transfers (119 fresh and 56 frozen) were included in the study. Outcomes measured were positive pregnancy, clinical pregnancy and ongoing clinical pregnancy rates achieved in the IVF-ET cycles.Results: There were no statistically significant differences between positive pregnancy rate (54.6% versus 60.7%, Odds ratio (OR) 0.78; 95% Confidence Interval (CI) 0.41-1.49), clinical pregnancy rate (48.73% versus 57.14%, OR 0.52; 95% CI 0.1- 2.64) and ongoing clinical pregnancy rate  (45.38% versus 51.78% OR 1.4; 95% CI 0.29 - 6.67) in fresh ET and FET cycles, respectively, p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant for all measures.Conclusions: Despite the observed higher rates of positive biochemical, clinical and ongoing clinical pregnancy per transfer in the FET cohort, these did not reach statistical significance. Thus, both transfer strategies are reasonable options, although there is a trend favouring the freeze-all strategy.

Detection of Azole Drug Resistance of the Aspergillus Species Cyp51a Gene by PCR

Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is a hypersensitivity pulmonary disease occurring in individuals with asthma or cystic fibrosis. In these patients, it is characterized by transient pulmonary infiltrates, reversible airway obstruction, eosinophilia

Reverse rotary instrumentation in the apical third of the root canal system: An scanning electron microscope analysis

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of reverse rotary instrumentation in disinfection of the root canal at the apical third and qualitative confirmatory analysis using the scanning electron microscope (SEM). Subjects and Methods: Sixty single-rooted mandibular premolars were instrumented up to Protaper rotary file size F2 and contaminated with a known species of Enterococcus faecalis (ATCC 29212). The samples were then divided into three groups; Group 1: Experimental group-irrigation by agitation of 1% NaOCl with reverse rotary instrumentation; Group 2: Negative control-no irrigation; and Group 3 positive control-irrigation with 1% NaOCl using a 30-gauge needle. The colony forming units of all the groups were checked. SEM analysis of the samples was focused on the apical third to confirm the absence of E. faecalis biofilms. The data obtained were statistically analyzed by the Fisher's exact test and Pearson's Chi-square test. Results: Group I and III showed significant reduction in the growth of E. faecalis (P ≤ 0.001). SEM confirmed dense bacterial colonies in the Group II consistent with biofilm formation and reduction in bacterial colonies in Group I and II. Conclusion: Agitation with reverse rotary instrumentation in the apical third of the root canal along with 1% sodium hypochlorite proved effective in disinfection of the apical third of the root canal, which was further confirmed by scanning electron microscopic analysis. Hence, it can be used as an adjunct during rotary instrumentation in efficient cleansing of the root canal system in the apical third of the root canal system.

Does Admission in Labour Room During Latent Phase of Labour Versus Active Phase Really Matters in Low Risk Women Presenting at Term? A Cross-Sectional Observational Study.

Background: The management of labour and its complication is an issue of great importance worldwide. Still it is unclear from available information that when to admit a Women in labour in order to achieve maximum maternal and fetal benefit. The present study was an attempt to assess how the outcome of woman changed with timing of admission either in active or latent phase of spontaneous labour in a tertiary care hospital. Aim: 1) To determine and compare the rate of intervention among low risk women admitted in latent and active phase of labour. 2) To determine and compare the rate of complications among them. 3) To determine and compare the foetal APGAR Scores and admission to NICU. Methods: It’s a cross-sectional observational study, conducted at NIMS Hospital, Jaipur from a period between October 2015 to July 2016 with Sample Size of 180 low risk term women presenting during latent or active phase of labour. Result: Out of 180 patients, 96 patients (53.3%)were admitted during latent phase (group I) and 84 patients (46.7%) during active phase of labour (group II). Duration of labour was significantly greater in-group I compared to group II (mean± SD 17.0 ± 2.1 vs 12.7 ± 3.2). Caesarean was more in group I compared to group II (62.5% vs 28.5%) which was significant. Most common indication of caesarean was dystocia followed by fetal distress. Augmentation with oxytocin was required in 66 cases (68.75%) in group I and 42 cases (50.0%) in group II and the difference was not significant. Although PPH, cervical and perineal tear,fetal distress was more in group I but the difference was insignificant.

Distraction Osteogenesis.

For centuries, many different techniques have been used in an attempt to modify bone growth, both in terms of amount & the direction. Orthodontists, for example, use intraoral & extraoral appliance to restrict growth of the maxilla in hopes of accentuating mandibular sagittal growth. There are several new approaches that have been developed to correct severe anterioposterior, transverse & vertical deformities of the craniofacial skeleton. One of these alternative approaches is the method of gradual bone distraction known as “Distraction Osteogenesis”. (DO)It is a biological process of new bone formation between the surfaces of osteotomized bone segments that are gradually separated by incremental traction. “Distraction is not a technique in search of applications. Its use should be focused on conditions that are not well addressed by conventional techniques and where distraction gives a truly superior result.”

Hysterolaparoscopy–‘See and Treat’ Infertility, is a Reality in Modern Gynaecological Practice.

Background: : The quest to improve diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities has led to the widespread acceptance of modern gynaecological endoscopy. Hysterolaparoscopy is a basic skill in the advanced scientific era and an effective and safe tool in comprehensive evaluation of infertility with an added advantage of treatment of some pathologies in same sitting. Methods: This clinical study is a prospective study of 100 selected cases of infertility. Patients who fulfills the inclusion and exclusion criteria were subjected to diagnostic laparoscopy and hysteroscopy in NIMS Infertility and Research centre, Jaipur over a period of one and half years from Jan 2014 – June 2015. Observation of pelvic and intrauterine cavity and chromopertubation test was done under general anaesthesia during hysterolaparoscopy. Surgical interventions were carried out whenever required and further treatment plan was decided. Results: A total of 100 women underwent hysterolaparoscopy. Age ranged from 21 to 40 years and mean age was 30.03 years. Prevalence of primary infertility was 64% and of secondary infertility was 36%. Among cases with primary infertility commonest pathology responsible were ovarian 20 (31.25%) followed by unexplained 19 (29.69%), uterine 11 (17.18%), tubal 8 (12.50%) and peritoneal 8 (12.50%) whereas in secondary infertility commonest pathology responsible were uterine 14 (38.88%), followed by tubal 13 (36.11%), peritoneal 9 (25%), ovarian 8 (22.22%) and unexplained being the least 2(5.55%). Therapeutic procedures were performed in the same sitting amongst 84.61% cases with primary infertility and 92% cases with secondary infertility.Conclusion: When done by experienced hands, with proper selection of patients, hysterolaparoscopy is an indispensable tool which can be considered as a definitive day care procedure for evaluation and treatment of female infertility.

Comparison of Different Methods for Diagnosis of Malarial Parasites.

The study aims to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of different methods for diagnosis of malarial infection. Total 200 blood samples were collected in ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) Vacutainer tube from clinically suspected malaria patients. Each sample was processed as thick and thin smear stained with Leishman’s stain for light microscopic examination, quantitative buffy coat test and rapid malarial antigen (HRP II and pLDH) test. The detection rate of malarial parasites by microscopic examination was 13.5%, quantitative buffy coat test was 18% and rapid malarial antigen (HRP II and pLDH) test was 20%. Thus, findings of microscopic examination must be compared with other more sensitive methods for confirmation of malaria. This will help early detection, proper diagnosis and treatment of malaria.

Correlation between Dental Caries and Salivary Albumin in Adult Indian Population– An In Vivo Study.

Aim: To analyze the relationship between dental caries, albumin in young adults between the age group of 20 to 30 years from South Canara district, Karnataka with varying caries experience as determined by their caries progression Methods and Materials: Eighty subjects from the outpatient department ranging between 20 to 30 years of age were screened and evaluated for their caries experience. Based on their level of caries a total of 80 subjects were selected and divided into four groups of 20 subjects each as follows; Group 1: enamel caries, Group 2: dentinal caries, Group 3: pulpal caries, Group 4: control group. The saliva was collected and analyzed for the presence of albumin levels in saliva and correlated to the same levels in serum. The statistical analysis was done using one way ANOVA test. Results: According to the present study there is an increase in the levels of caries with decrease in the levels of albumin. Serum albumin levels were also found to be decreased in caries prone individuals, hence showing a significant correlation between serum and salivary albumin levels. Conclusions: In the present study we found an inverse relationship between the levels of albumin in saliva and dental caries confirming the importance of albumin levels in inhibiting caries progression. Besides a correlation was also found between the levels of albumin in saliva and serum. Hence it can be used as a biochemical indicator in evaluating the susceptibility of caries.

Abnormal origin of right subclavian artery – A cadaveric study.

Background: During early embryonic life, the aortic arch undergoes complex development and normally results in the formation of a left aortic arch from which three arteries arise: (1) the brachiocephalic artery, which divides into the right common carotid and right subclavian arteries, (2) the left common carotid artery and (3) the left subclavian artery. In the present study we found an aberrant right subclavian artery arising from the arch of aorta distal to the left common carotid artery. Aims & Objective: Abnormalities of branches of arch of aorta are not uncommon and they have been identified more frequently with increasing use of imaging studies. However, the clinician should be aware of the wide range of anomalies that occur in the arch & the great vessels. This could help in adequately managing these variations in emergency approaches to the arch & the great vessels when imaging studies are not available. Our aim is to report the occurrence of the abnormal origin of right subclavian artery in a sample of western Indian population. Material and Methods: Present study was conducted on embalmed cadavers in Anatomy Department at various medical colleges in Gujarat. Branches of arch of aorta were dissected & observed for any variation. Results: A total of 70 cadavers were dissected. In one cadaver we found abnormal origin of right subclavian artery from the arch of aorta. The anomalous artery was passing behind the oesophagus. (1.43%, n = 70) Conclusion: An aberrant right subclavian artery is a rare vascular anomaly & it is also an unusual cause of problems with the passage of solid food through the oesophagus. Recently it has been suggested that it occurs more frequently in patients with Down syndrome. Knowledge of this anomaly is important while evaluating feeding difficulties in patients with Down syndrome as well as in preventing vascular complications in patients with aberrant right subclavian artery.

Capparidaceous Medicinal Plants of North-West Rajasthan: Good Sources of Ascorbic Acid.

Ascorbic acid contents of roots, shoots and fruits of three selected medicinal plants like Capparis decidua, Cleome gynandra and Cleome viscosa of family Capparidaceae have been analysed. Maximum ascorbic acid contents were found in the fruits of Capparis decidua (108.12mg/100g.d.w.) while, minimum in the roots of Cleome viscosa (62.25mg/100g.d.w).

Antimicrobial Screening of Some capparidaceous Medicinal Plants of North-West Rajasthan.

Antimicrobial screening of ethyl ether and alcoholic extracts of leaves of three selected medicinal plant species of capparidaceae family growing in North–Western Rajasthan was carried out. Capparis decidua, Cleome gynandra and Cleome viscosa showed positive reactions against bacterial pathogens i.e. Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and a fungal pathogen Candida albicans.