The effects of vaginal lubricants on the growth of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Date of Publication
1994
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
The effects of different concentrations of vaginal lubricants on the growth of four isolates of Neisseria gonorrhoeae were studied. The concentrations tested were 5 percent, 10 percent, 20 percent and 50 percent. Lubricants which inhibited the growth of the microorganisms were further tested for their bactericidal activities at different times of exposure. KY Jelly and Aquagel with 50 percent concentrations were found to be inhibitory to the growth of Isolate 1. However, no bactericidal effect was evident even after 15 minutes of exposure. The growth of Isolates 2, 3 and 4 were not inhibited by any of the vaginal lubricants tested.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU06375
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
48 leaves ; Computer print-out.
Keywords
Microbial growth; Bacterial diseases; Lubrication and lubricants; Urethritis; Neisseria gonorrhoeae; Sexually transmitted diseases; Gonorrhea
Recommended Citation
Costa, K. T., Del Rosario, B. V., Gutierrez, S. T., & Wong, P. P. (1994). The effects of vaginal lubricants on the growth of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/8349
