Research has been conducted on the activity of sembung leaf ethanol extract (Blumea balsamifera L.) against Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. This study aims to obtain information on the effect of the ethanol extract of sembung (B. balsamifera) leaves on P. aeruginosa bacteria and the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the ethanol extract of sembung (B. balsamifera) leaves on P. aeruginos…
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Background: The failure of endodontic treatment is often caused by errors during elimination procedures of Gram-positive bacteria (Enterococcus faecalis) so that it is necessary to use irrigating solutions such as sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) to eliminate it from the root canal. Prabumulih City’s pineapple leaves (Ananas comosus) are herbal plants that have antibacterial properties due to the …
Background: The main bacteria that causes dental caries is Streptococcus mutans. Dental caries can be prevented by chemical means using toothpaste. Herbal ingredients can be used as an alternative to antibacterial ingredients in toothpaste. Duku seed extract had antibacterial activity against S. mutans because it contains alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, and tannins. This study aimed to determi…
Transgander are a group that has a risk of being infected with sexually transmitted infections. Indonesia has a fairly high increase in the prevalence of STIs in the transgender group of 25.80%. Palembang is one of the cities in Indonesia that has the highest prevalence of STIs, with 16% of syphilis cases and 21.9% of gonorrhea cases in the transgender group. One of the reasons for the increase…
The waters of the Musi River are generally known as one of the transportation crossing routes, both for industrial transportation and for the surrounding community, besides that the Musi River is often used for bathing, washing and daily activities by the surrounding community such as disposing of plastic waste. Therefore pollution in the Musi River is an important matter to study. Waste is a p…
Daun sirsak (Annona muricata L.) merupakan tanaman herbal yang dapat dimanfaatkan untuk mengobati penyakit diare. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat aktivitas ekstrak etanol daun sirsak terhadap pertumbuhan bakteri probiotik Lactobacillus plantarum serta kemampuannya dalam menghambat bakteri patogen Escherichia coli. Metode uji pertumbuhan L. plantarum menggunakan metode Total Plate Count (…
The river is a source of fresh water that serves to meet the vital needs of every living thing. River pollution is a problem in various regions, including in South Sumatra. The Komering River which passes through Ogan Komering Ilir district has a length of 80 km. Most people in the Kayuagung area still use the river to fulfill their daily needs. The location of the river is close to community a…
Cellulose is a very long chain polymer of glucose that supports plant structure. Cellulase enzyme is an enzyme that has the ability to degrade cellulose with its main product, glucose. Cellulase enzymes can be produced by cellulolytic bacteria isolated from various types of substrates, one of which is empty oil palm bunches (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.). Oil palm empty bunches have a cellulose cont…
Oil palm waste is the residue from the oil palm plant which is not included in the main product or can also be referred to as a by-product of palm oil processing. Palm oil liquid waste that is wasted into the aquatic environment can later cause pollution. Pollution that occurs is a result of the formation of a layer of fat on the surface of the water so that it can inhibit the solubility of oxy…
Chili is a commodity with high commercial value in Indonesia, both on a large and small scale. One of these is caused by Fusarium oxysporum, a soil-borne pathogenic fungus that causes wilt disease in chili plants. Chemical pesticides are commonly used to control plant pests, but their excessive and prolonged use can harm the environment. As a resu lt, non-chemical control alternatives are requi…
Synthetic dye waste direct red 80 from the textile industry and textile products is very difficult degrdated in nature due to its complex structure and highly toxic nature. Several microorganisms, one of which is bacteria, are known to have the ability to biodecolorize synthetic dyes. Further exploration of thermophilic bacteria originating from hot springs, especially from Semendo, needs to be…
Sungkai leaves (Peronema canescens Jack.) has been used by the community for a long time as a traditional medicine for fever, stomachache, mouth antiseptic, and toothache medicine. This research was conducted to isolate and identify bioactive compounds from endophytic fungi of sungkai leaves. The research was started by isolating and purifying endophytic fungi from fresh sungkai leaves, then id…
ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF ALOE VERA JELLY CANDY ON THE GROWTH OF Streptococcus mutans Sayidati Mutiah Dentistry Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University Abstract Background: Streptococcus mutans is a bacterium which has an important role in the process of dental caries. Aloe vera has potential as an antibacterial agent which can inhibit or kill Streptococcus mutans and can be used as a product…
Introduction. Coagulase Negative Staphylococcus is one of the most common microbes causing invasive nosocomial infections in children. However, not much research has been done on this matter in Indonesia, especially in Palembang. The purpose of this study was to determine the demographic and clinical profile of pediatric patients with invasive Coagulase Negative Staphylococcus infection at Dr. …
Background: Periodontal disease is the second most frequent dental and oral health problem In Indonesia. Porphyromonas gingivalis, prevalent in subgingival plaques, is the primary bacteria that cause periodontal disease. Periodontal disease can be prevented mechanically, chemically, or spontaneously by inhibiting plaque growth. Natural ingredients such as corn hair, which include antibacterial …
Introduction: Hirschsprung’s Disease (HSCR) is a congenital disease in which developmental disorders occur in the building components of the enteric nervous system. Hirschsprung-Associated Enterocolitis (HAEC) is a complication of HSCR. It is a condition where there is obstruction in the intestine due to the absence of ganglion cells and hypertrophy of peripheral nerve fibers. HAEC can occur …
The objective of this research was to determine the effect of wood vinegar, nitrogen fertilizer and manure to soil pH, soil organic carbon and bacterie on rice plant at swamp land. This research was held on Faculty of Agriculture swampy wetlands Sriwijaya University Palembang and in the chemistry, Biology and soil fertility Laboratory agricultural faculty Sriwijaya University, from May 2012 to …
Background: Porphyromonas gingivalis is one of the main etiologies in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease found in plaque. Plaque can be controlled using toothpaste. The combination of herbal ingredients and toothpaste can produce complementary effects. Meanwhile, Gambier extract (Uncaria gambir Roxb.) was reported to contain catechin and tannin which act as antibacterial. Objective: The pu…
Actinomycetes are one of the microorganisms that have commercial value because of their ability to produce antibiotics. 80 % of antibiotics on the market today are produced by Streptomyces. Exploration of Actinomycetes from swampland revealed 19 isolates and 4 isolates of which ACT 8, ACT 10, ACT 11 and ACT 13 had high antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli ATCC25922 and Staphylococcus…
Indonesia dalam sektor perikanan mempunyai potensi hasil perikanan yang cukup besar, baik itu dari perikanan hasil tangkapan, budidaya dan lainnya. Sektor perikanan juga menyerap banyak tenaga kerja, mulai dari kegiatan penangkapan, budidaya, pengolahan, distribusi dan perdagangan. Penelitian ini bertujuan menentukan jumlah koloni bakteri pada ikan laut yang dijual di Pasar Tradisional Indralay…
Chitooligosaccharide is a chitosan derived compound resulting from the deacetylation of chitin which has great potential as a natural source of prebiotics due to its indigestible nature and beneficial effects on probiotic bacteria. This study aims to determine the effect of submicroscopic Chitooligosaccharide in stimulating the growth of Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota. Chitooligosaccharide …
Bacterial isolation is a step to transfer microorganisms from their environment to the growth medium. Bacterial transfer aims to obtain bacteria that are no longer mixed with other bacteria or are called pure cultures. This study aims to isolate and characterize spoilage bacteria and analyze the total bacteria in gray eel-catfish from the Musi River Estuary, Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra Pro…