ABSTRACT
Two medicated soaps and one local soap were investigated for their antibacterial activities against Staphylococcus aureus. Identification of the bacteria species was by standard microbiological techniques which included colonial examination, gram staining, and biochemical testing.
Minimum inhibitory and minimum bactericidal activities of the soaps were determined by disc agar diffusion method. Black soap has the highest antibacterial activity while branded medicated soap 2 exhibited the least zone of inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus. The soap analyzed has bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects on the test pathogen. The use of local and medicated soaps is thus recommended in homes, schools, offices and hospitals.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background of Study
1.2 Statement of Problems
1.3 Research Objectives
1.4 Research Question
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Scope of Study
1.7 Significance of study
1.8 Limitation of study
1.9 Definition of terms
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Research methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of study
3.3 Sampling Design and Procedure
3.4 Data Collection Instrument
3.5 Administration of Data Collection Instrument
3.6 Methods of data analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Data Presentation and Analysis
4.1 Data Presentation
4.2 Test of Hypothesis
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
References
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