ABSTRACT
The antimicrobial properties of coconut oil was investigated, and it showed the susceptibility pattern of some clinically important microorganisms. The zone diameter of inhibition showed that at 100% concentration S.aureus had 11.2mm and 8.5mm at 50% concentration. E.coli had the least diameter zone of inhibition against coconut oil, with a 9.0mm zone at 100% concentration and 7.0mm at 50% concentration. The antibiotics used (Ciprofloxacin and Gentamycin) as controls showed 28.5mm zone against S.aureus and 15.0mm zone of inhibition against E.coli respectively. Candida albicans also showed an 18.5mm zone of inhibition at 100% concentration and 14.0mm zone of inhibition at 50% concentration, while Fluconazole showed 19.5mm zone of inhibition against candida albicans. Coconut oil had significant effect on the tested organisms when compared to the standardized antibiotics and antifungal used as controls. Therefore, the use of coconut oil should be encouraged in the treatment of diseases caused by these common pathogens
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgements iv
Table of contents v
List of Tables viii
Abstract ix
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction 1
1.3 Aim and Objectives 3
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Literature review 4
2.1 History and Origin of coconut 4
2.2 Coconut oil composition 4
2.3 Coconut palm 5
2.4 Types of coconut 6
2.5 Coconut fruit 6
2.6 Coconut seed 7
2.7 Coconut Water 7
2.8 Coconut milk 8
2.9 Therapeutic Features of Coconut Oil 9
2.10 Health Benefits of Coconut Oil 10
2.11 Nutrition and Fat Composition 11
2.12 Industrial Uses of Coconut oil 11
2.13 General Uses of Coconut Oil 12
2.14 Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Resistance 13
CHAPTER THREE:
3.0 Materials and Method 14
3.1 Sample Collection 14
3.1.1 Coconut Oil Extraction 14
3.2 Media Preparation 15
3.3 Test Microorganisms 16
3.4 Preparation of Inoculums 16
3.5 Identification of Microbial Isolates 16
3.5.1 Gram staining 16
3.5.2 Motility Test 17
3.5.3 Biochemical Test 17
3.6 Germ Tube Test for Candida albicans 21
3.7 Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing 22
3.7.1 Assay of Antimicrobial Activity 23
3.7.2 Assay of Antifungal Activity 24
CHAPTER FOUR:
4.0 Results 25
CHAPTER FIVE:
5.0 Discussion, Recommendations and Conclusion 29
5.1 Discussion 29
5.2 Conclusion 30
5.4 Recommendation 30
REFERENCES
NWOKORIE, M (2020). Antimicrobial Properties Of Coconut Oil. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 15, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/antimicrobial-properties-of-coconut-oil
MOUAU/MCB/14/21499, NWOKORIE. "Antimicrobial Properties Of Coconut Oil" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 11 May. 2020, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/antimicrobial-properties-of-coconut-oil. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
MOUAU/MCB/14/21499, NWOKORIE. "Antimicrobial Properties Of Coconut Oil". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 11 May. 2020. Web. 15 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/antimicrobial-properties-of-coconut-oil >.
MOUAU/MCB/14/21499, NWOKORIE. "Antimicrobial Properties Of Coconut Oil" Mouau.afribary.org (2020). Accessed 15 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/antimicrobial-properties-of-coconut-oil