Title: Descriptive Surveillance of brucellosis in small ruminants of district Jhang, Punjab, Pakistan

Abstract:

Utilization of plant-based medications for treating different diseases and individual health dates to the prehistoric ages. Plants and plant-based medicines are the premises of many advanced pharmaceuticals. In this research, the antibacterial properties of Slender Dwarf Morning – Glory (Evolvulus alsinoides) were assessed. 100 blood samples were collected, and Staphylococcus aureus was isolated and was confirmed by the biochemical tests. Synthetic antibiotic Vancomycin was applied to check the antibacterial activity through MSSA. Molecular characterization was done by conserved sequences (16S rRNA gene) using Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus integrated plasmid, pUR3912, strain ST398 primer. Antioxidant activity, Biochemical testing, Phytochemical analysis (“X-ray diffraction (XRD)” and “Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)” were used for better understanding and confirmation of phytochemical compounds extracted from Evolvulus alsinoides. Results showed that Methanolic plant extract has a clear antibacterial effect against Methicillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus. Antioxidant activity of the methanolic extract was also proved by DPPH antioxidant assay via TLC.

Biography:

Hafiz Zaid Mahmood is a Microbiologist by profession and works with different food industries in the Quality Department in Pakistan. He holds a B.Sc.(Hons) in Microbiology and currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Molecular Biology at the Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Virtual University of Pakistan. Hafiz Zaid has more than 5 years of working experience and leading in QA/QC Department of different Food and Packaging industries. He has also participated and presented his research in an international workshop on “technological, biochemical, microbiological, sensorial and manufacturing aspects of Groundwater and Mineral water” at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, 2106. He is Pursuing his career in the food industry and is passionate about working in renowned research institutes.