Author: Mike Saleh

Côte d’Ivoire lethal yellowing (CILY) is a devastating disease associated with phytoplasmas and has recently rapidly spread to several coconut-growing areas in the Country. Phytoplasmas are phloem-restricted bacteria that affect plant species worldwide. These bacteria are transmitted by plant sap-feeding insects, and their cultivation was recently achieved in complex artificial media. In this study, phytoplasmas […]

This is a product safety test specified by the United States Pharmacopeia Convention (USP) to evaluate the presence or absence of specified microorganisms. These tests are necessary for cosmetic and personal care products especially products that have high potential for use around the eyes, nose and mouth. Passage of these bioload challenges is required prior […]

This is a product safety assessment designed to evaluate the microbial content of non-sterile products such as pharmaceutical products, cosmetics and personal care. These tests can be performed on finished products, raw materials or environmental swabs. The USP 61 assessment contains two tests, microbial enumeration and a suitability test: 1. Microbial enumeration The microbial enumeration […]

What is USP 797? USP Chapter 797, Pharmaceutical Compounding: Sterile Preparations, outlines the standards for compounding sterile drug preparations in all pharmacy settings including those in, hospitals, retail settings, and long-term care facilities as well as other environments such as chemotherapy units, hospital nursing stations, and operating rooms. This standard is specifically designed to prevent […]

Mérule pleureus (autrement connu sous le nom de champignon pourriture sèche brune) peut causer des dommages irréversibles si rien n’est fait. Les dommages causés par mérule pleureus sont bien visibles et faciles à reconnaître car ils jaunissent souvent le bois infecté, lui donnant une texture friable et sèche. Cependant, au moment où ces symptômes sont […]