Comparative study of local lactobacillus isolates isolated from yogurt as probiotic bacteria

Abstract EN

Out of 33 samples of yogurt which collected randomly, 24 isolates of probiotic bacteria were recovered and designated as (LB) and were identified as lactobacillus species.

Antagonistic activity was done by blank disc method against indicator strains [four gram negative : pseudomonas, proteus, Escherichia .coli and Salmonella] and [two gram positive Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus ] sixteen isolates out of 24 (66.6%) had antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas and 19 isolates (79.1%)were inhibit the growth of Proteus while Escherichia .coli and Salmonella growth were To determine the value of ESR&WBC count in the differentiation between septic arthritis of the hip joint and transient synovitis in children.

Methods : the study was conducted in Al-Hilla teaching hospital (1stApril-31stDecember 2007).We selected children who presenting with irritable hip taking only those due to transient synovitis and septic arthritis excluding other causes of hip irritability.

Every child clinically examined and sent for ESR&WBC count.

Results : 43 child were seen, 9 with septic arthritis and 34 with transient synovitis : the mean ESR was 82mm / hr versus 25.2mm / hr.

while mean WBC count was 13.9×109 / L.

versus 9 × 109 / L.

Conclusion : There is significant overlap in the results, however, we consider a value of ESR >40mm/hr and WBC count >12×109/L.

as highly suspicious that require hip joint aspiration to confirm sepsis