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THE ANTISEPTIC EFFECT OF MORINGA OLEIFERA, AMOXICILLIN AND PENICILLIN TO STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS BACTERIA
Partial Fulfillment
Submitted to:
Shayne Joie Pabustan
Jennylyn Mabelle Abalayan
Cinderella Genes
Ana Marie Delas Llagas
Gilliane Shielu Curaza
Submitted to:
Shiela Mae Bolero
February 26, 2013
CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING This chapter informs the reader about the problem under the researchers’ study.
Introduction
In these times, many are having and suffering from skin diseases by bacteria called, Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Bacterial and fungal infections are widespread throughout the world. The situation is more critical especially in the third world countries were in most cases lack of adequate sanitation and primary health care programs make it difficult and expensive to combat diseases. A number of higher plants have been used for centuries as remedies for human diseases. People having bacterial and fungal infections are taking chemical medications that may harm their bodies and may show some side-effects. In this case, it is better to take natural medicines instead. One of the examples for natural medicines is Moringa oleifera (Malunggay). Staphylococcus aureus, often referred to simply as “Staph”, are bacteria commonly found on the skin and in the noses of healthy people. Sometimes, S. aureus can cause infection and is one of the most common causes of skin infections in the United States. Most of these infections are minor (such as pimples, boils, and other skin conditions). The S. aureus bacteria can also cause serious, and sometimes, fatal infections such as bloodstream infections, surgical wound infections, and pneumonia. Staphlococcus aureus bacteria are a break in a continuity of a tissue of the body. These bacteria are primarily caused by external forces. People easily get infections