scholarly journals EFFECT OF BOILING AND MICROWAVE ASSISTED PROCESSING ON THE ANTIMICROBIAL EFFICACY OF VITAMIN–C IN EMBLICA OFFICINALIS

2020 ◽  
pp. 102-105
Author(s):  
PAYEL SUTRADHAR ◽  
SHALINI GHOSH ◽  
BINITA KUMARI ROY
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Crude Extract ◽  
Active Form ◽  
Citrus Fruit ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Antimicrobial Efficacy ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Emblica Officinalis ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Microwave Assisted

Objective: The present work aimed to expand the awareness of restoring vitamin-C in its active form on different heat exposures. The effect of microwave-assisted processing and boiling of the aqueous crude extract of citrus fruit Emblica officinalis (amla) has been correlated with its antimicrobial efficacy against E. coli. Methods: The aqueous crude extract of dried amla pulp exposed to microwave radiation(600W,5 min) and boiling (5 min) were titrimetrically estimated for vitamin-C content by DCPIP-(2,6, Dinitrophenol indophenol) method and compared the same with the untreated sample. These three samples were studied for their effect on the growth pattern of E. coli turbidimetrically. The antimicrobial susceptibility test by agar cup well diffusion method was further followed to measure the zone of inhibitions (ZOI) for these three test extracts against E. coli. Results: The total estimated vitamin-C content was 26.76 mg/100g, 25.35 mg/100g and 21.12 mg/100g in the untreated extract (UTE), microwaved extract (MWE) and boiled extract (BE) respectively. At a higher concentration (0.8 mg/ml), the UTE showed a greater ZOI of 20 mm and a comparable ZOI of 18 mm for the MWE against E. coli. In addition, a reduced ZOI of 10 mm was recorded in case of the BE. At a lowest concentration (0.05 mg/ml), the UTE inhibited the growth with a least ZOI of 7 mm, whereas no inhibition zones were detected for MWE and BE at this concentration. Conclusion: The present investigation demonstrated the effect of boiling and microwave-assisted processing on the content of bioactive vitamin-C and its antimicrobial activity. The DCPIP method calculated a more vitamin-C retention in the MWE than the BE. As the boiling method destroyed the vitamin more rapidly, a higher growth rate of E. coli was measured in the presence of BE than the UTE and MWE. In addition, the antimicrobial assay also showed a least inhibitory effect against E. coli in the presence of the BE. A moderate inhibitory effect for MWE was also detected. Thus the present investigation proved that the boiling process destroys vitamin-C present in a food sample to a higher extent than the microwave-assisted processing.

scholarly journals Antibacterial Potentials of some Toothpaste Products against some Oral Bacterial Isolates

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernard Oluwapelumi Oluboyo ◽  
Maihankali J Charles ◽  
Richard Akele ◽  
Funmilayo Akinseye ◽  
Adeola Oluboyo
Keyword(s):  
Benzyl Alcohol ◽  
Sodium Fluoride ◽  
Zinc Sulphate ◽  
Potassium Nitrate ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Oral Microbiome ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Test Microorganism ◽  
Bactericidal Effects

Objetive: Manufacturers of toothpastes claim that their products are active against oral microbiome capable of causing tooth decay. The objective of this study was to investigate the manufacturers’ claim using some of the toothpaste products sold in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. Material and methods: The antibacterial potentials of five commercialized toothpaste products (designated sodium fluoride-zinc sulphate, benzyl alcohol-sodium fluorophosphate, sodium fluoride-eugenol, sodium fluoridesodium laurylsulfate and sodium fluoridepotassium nitrate) were tested against six oral isolates of dental caries and periodontal origin – Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mitis, Streptococcus salivarius, Streptococcus pyogenes and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The antimicrobial potentials were evaluated using modified agar well diffusion method. Various dilutions of the toothpaste products from 1:1 to 1:16 were tested against each test microorganism. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of the toothpastes were determined. Results: sodium fluoride-zinc sulphate, benzyl alcoholsodium fluorophosphate and sodium fluorideeugenol toothpastes showed inhibitory effects on S. aureus, S. mitis and S. salivarius. Sodium fluoride-sodium laurylsulfate and sodium fluoride-potassium nitrate toothpastes showed no inhibitory effect on the organisms except S. pyogenes. Only sodium fluoride-potassium nitrate toothpaste inhibited E. coli while none of the toothpastes inhibited P. aeruginosa. The MIC and MBC of sodium fluoride-zinc sulphate, benzyl alcohol-sodium fluorophosphate, and sodium fluoride-eugenol toothpastes showed bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects on the organisms. Sodium fluoride-zinc sulphate, benzyl alcohol-sodium fluorophosphate, and sodium fluoride-eugenol toothpastes showed comparable effects on S. aureus, S. mitis and S. salivarius. Sodium fluoride-eugenol toothpaste was strongest against S. mitis, benzyl alcoholsodium fluorophosphates toothpaste was strongest against S. pyogenes, sodium fluoridezinc sulphate toothpaste was strongest against S. salivarius and only sodium fluoride-potassium nitrate toothpaste inhibited E. coli. Conclusion: The manufacturer’s claim is upheld by this study for sodium fluoride-zinc sulphate, benzyl alcohol-sodium fluorophosphate and sodium fluoride-eugenol toothpastes. However, sodium fluoride-sodium laurylsulfate and sodium fluoride-potassium nitrate toothpastes showed limited inhibitory potentials.     Keywords Antibacterial; Caries; Oral isolates; Periodontitis; Toothpastes.

scholarly journals Synthesis, Characterisation and Antimicrobial Potential of Novel N-Alkylated Pyrrole Derivatives of Chitosan

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 1730-1736
Author(s):  
Kalpana. P. R
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Maximum Activity ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Pyrrole Derivatives ◽  
Structural Modifications ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Antimicrobial Potential ◽  
Derivatives Of

Chitosan, a cationic biopolymer is a major derivative of chitin. It is biocompatible, non-toxic and environ-friendly material and has broad spectrum antimicrobial activity. However, it is less effective in neutral or basic conditions due to its solubility only in acidic medium. Therefore, chemical modification with suitable groups is necessary to enhance the potency of chitosan. The present study was mainly conducted to explore the effect of structural modifications on antimicrobial potential of chitosan. N-Methyl, N-Ethyl and N-Propyl pyrrole were reacted with N-chloroacyl-6-O-triphenylmethylchitosan prepared by stepwise modification of chitosan to form N-Methyl, N-Ethyl and N-Propyl pyrrole derivatives of chitosan. Structural characterization of these pyrrole derivatives was done by IR, NMR, XRD, DSC and Elemental Analysis. The gram-negative bacterium Escherichia coli, gram-positive bacterium Staphylococcus aureus were selected for antibacterial activity and the fungus C. albicans was selected for antifungal activity by agar diffusion method and MIC method. Antimicrobial activity of the N-Methyl, N-Ethyl and N-Propyl pyrrole derivatives on E. coli, S. aureus and C. albicans showed an inhibitory effect on all the organisms. The potency of inhibition was found to be varied with the substitutions. The maximum activity was shown by N-pyrrolylpropylchitosan against E. coli (zone of inhibition 1.2±0.05cm, MIC 0.15±0.03mg/ml), S. aureus (zone of inhibition 1.4±0.03cm, MIC 0.15±0.01mg/ml), C. albicans (zone of inhibition 0.8±0.03cm, MIC 0.2±0.03mg/ml). The study also confirmed that all the three derivatives exhibited higher inhibition than that of chitosan against E. coli (zone of inhibition 0.7±0.03cm, MIC 0.09±0.02mg/ml), S. aureus (zone of inhibition 0.8±0.03cm, MIC 0.09±0.02mg/ml), C. albicans (zone of inhibition 0.6±0.03cm, MIC 0.09±0.03mg/ml). Results demonstrated that these three N-alkylpyrrole chitosan derivatives exhibited improved potency and hence can have the more applicability as antimicrobials.

scholarly journals Karakterisasi Senyawa Bioaktif Kapang Laut Trichoderma asperellum MT02 dengan Aktivitas Anti-Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase (ESBL) E. coli

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Mada Triandala Sibero ◽  
Aninditia Sabdaningsih ◽  
Ocky Karna Radjasa ◽  
Agus Sabdono ◽  
Agus Trianto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Crude Extract ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Malt Extract ◽  
Trichoderma Asperellum ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Extended Spectrum ◽  
Agar Plug ◽  
Extracellular Metabolites

The Trichoderma asperellum MT02 has been reported to has antibacterial activity against the Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase (ESBL) E. coli based on the screening results through an agar plug method. This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of T. asperellum MT02 and characterize the composition of the bioactive compounds group possessed in its crude extract. The isolate was cultured in the Malt Extract Broth (MEB) media (static, 27 oC, 15 days). The intracellular metabolites from mycelium were extracted using methanol while extracellular metabolites from broth media were extracted using ethyl acetate. The antibacterial activity of crude extracts was tested using the paper disc diffusion method while bioactive compounds were characterized using the phytochemical method. The results showed that the antibacterial activity of the broth media extract performed a greater activity than the crude extract from the mycelium. The crude extract from mycelia only contained flavonoid and phenol hydroquinone compounds while the crude extract from broth media contains alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols hydroquinone and saponins. Kapang Trichoderma asperellum MT02 telah dilaporkan memiliki potensi sebagai penghasil senyawa antibakteri melawan Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase (ESBL) E. coli berdasarkan hasil penapisan melalui metode agar plug. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktivitas antibakteri ekstrak kasar kapang T. asperellum MT02 serta komposisi golongan senyawa bioaktif yang dimiliki. Kapang dikultur pada media Malt Extract Broth (MEB) (statis, 27 oC, 15 hari) di mana metabolit intraseluler dari miselium diekstrak menggunakan metanol sedangkan metabolit ekstraseluler dari media kaldu diekstrak menggunakan etil asetat. Aktivitas antibakteri ekstrak kasar diuji menggunakan metode difusi kertas cakram sedangkan senyawa bioaktif dikarakterisasi menggunakan metode fitokimia. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa aktivitas antibakteri asal ekstrak media kaldu lebih baik dibandingkan ekstrak kasar asal miselium kapang. Ekstrak kasar kapang asal miselia hanya mengandung senyawa golongan flavonoid dan fenol hidrokuinon sedangkan ekstrak kasar asal media kaldu mengandung alkaloid, flavonoid, fenol hidroquinon dan saponin.

Note: Inhibition of Pathogenic Bacteria by Essential Oils at Different Concentrations

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Özkan ◽  
O. Sağdiç ◽  
M. Özcan
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oils ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Antibacterial Agents ◽  
Antimicrobial Effect ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Disc Diffusion ◽  
Disc Diffusion Method ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Paper Disc

The antimicrobial effect of 11 selected Turkish spice essential oils was investigated against seventeen pathogenic bacteria. The antimicrobial activity of the essential oils of six spices (cumin, fennel, laurel, mint, marjoram, oregano, pickling herb, sage, savory, thyme (black) and thyme) was tested at four concentrations (0.2, 0.4, 1 and 2%) on various microorganisms ( E. aerogenes, E. coli, E. coli O157:H7, K. pneumoniae, P. vulgaris, S. enteritidis, S. gallinarum, S. typhimurium, S. aureus, Y. enterocolitica, A. hydrophila, C. xerosis, M. luteus, M. smegmatis, E. feacalis, P. aeruginosa and P. fluorescens). All preparations showed antibacterial activity against at least one or more bacteria. The inhibitory effect of the essential oils was evaluated through paper disc diffusion method. In general, the essential oils at 1 and 2% levels were effective. The most active essential oils were marjoram, thyme and oregano. According to the results, the studied essential oils potentially might be used as antibacterial agents to prevent the spoilage of food products, although further research is needed.

scholarly journals Impact of decalcification on antibacterial properties of eggshell against selected poultry pathogens

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 204-210
Author(s):  
T.V. Balogu ◽  
B.C. Chukwueze ◽  
T.P. Okonkwo
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Effect ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Fine Powder ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Zone Diameter ◽  
The Mean

Background: Eggshell which is primarily composed of more than 98% calcium carbonate crystal, serves as the physical protective and active barrier structure of egg content. Recently, antimicrobial properties of eggshell are fast becoming center of interest among stakeholders of poultry industry. However, few studies have focused on the rigidity factor of calcium components of eggshell as antimicrobial agent. Thus, this study was designed to determine the effect of decalcification on the ability of eggshell to inhibit common poultry and egg bacterial pathogens.Methods: Raw eggshell denoted as calcified eggshell (CES) and decalcified eggshell (DES) were extracted and made into fine powder. Standard protocol was used for preparations of CES and DES at concentrations of 10, 5, 2.5 and 1.25 mg/ml, and their antibacterial assays on selected bacterial pathogens (Bacillus subtilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli and Salmonella Typhi) were performed by agar diffusion method. Gentamicin 80mg solution (CC1) and distilled water (CC2) served as controls. Data were analysed with SPSS version 20.0 and presented as mean±SD for descriptive statistics. Friedman's two-way test ANOVA was used to compare the differences in mean values between CES, DES, CC1 and CC2 at significance level of p<0.05.Results: The mean zone diameter of inhibition produced by DES (range 13–28mm) for the isolates was significantly higher (p<0.05) than that produced by CES (range 10-21mm). However, the mean zone diameter of inhibition produced by CC1 (gentamicin) (range 16-40mm) was higher than that produced by DES or CES (p<0.05). The concentrations of DES and CES have no significant antibacterial effect on B. subtilis and K. pneumoniae (p>0.05), but had inverse effect on P. aeruginosa. Overall, DES had a better inhibitory effect than CES against B. subtilis, K. pneumoniae and P. aeruginosa, but notably, neither DES nor CES had inhibitory effect on E. coli and S. Typhi.Conclusion: Poor antibacterial effect of CES may be attributed to the calcium-protein interactions within bacterial cell membrane, which hinders absorption or mobility mechanism of the antibacterial factor of the eggshell, but decalcification had significant impact on the antibacterial profile of the eggshell for some bacterial isolates. However, S. Typhi and E. coli were totally resistant to both DES and CES. Breed of eggs with minimal calcified eggshell to withstand transportation fragility, may enhance antibacterial index and shelf-life of table eggs. Keywords: Decalcification; Antibacterial; Eggshell; Poultry; Pathogens

scholarly journals Nanoparticles engineered from endophytic fungi (Botryosphaeria rhodina) against ESBL-producing pathogenic multidrug-resistant E. coli

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahira Akther ◽  
S. Ranjani ◽  
S. Hemalatha
Keyword(s):  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Bacterial Resistance ◽  
Klebsiella Oxytoca ◽  
Antibiotic Sensitivity ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Clinical Isolates ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Beta Lactam ◽  
E Coli

Abstract Background ESBLs hydrolyze the beta-lactam ring of antibiotics and are not affected by 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation antibiotics. There are over 400 ESBL enzymes that have already been investigated globally are present in Enterobacteriaceae species such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Klebsiella oxytoca strains. Prevalence of ESBLs is slowly increased, from 10 to 40% in E. coli and K. pneumonia strains. Microorganisms producing ESBLs are challenging to physicians, clinical microbiologists, and antibiotic researchers. Results In this study, ESBL-producing strains of E. coli were subjected to antibiotic sensitivity screening. The efficacy of myco BR-AgNPs on growth in E. coli ATCC (25922) and clinical isolates of E. coli was determined by well diffusion method. Myco BR-AgNPs reduced the growth as well as inhibited the biofilm formation in ESBL-producing strains of E. coli. MIC and MBC were determined by using serial microdilution and surface drop method. The MICs were 0.078–0.625 µg/ml and MBCs were 0.312–1.25 µg/ml. The biofilm formation was effectively inhibited by myco BR-AgNPs when compared with control. The expression of CTX-M-15 gene was studied in clinical isolates of E. coli treated with antibiotic (positive control), mycosilver nanoparticles (test) and compared with the other positive control (untreated strains). Interestingly, the expression of CTX-M-15 was downregulated in the samples treated with myco BR-AgNPs. Conclusion The use of myco BR-AgNPs and their growth inhibitory effect on ESBL-positive strains were the main focus of this research. ATCC and ESBL strains used in this study were effectively inhibited by myco BR-AgNPs. The effect of myco BR-AgNPs on the expression of a gene encoding CTX-M-15 was tested on a molecular level, and the observed results showed that the gene expression was reduced when compared with control and antibiotic treatment. According to the current research, myco BR-AgNPs synthesized with the aid of endophytic fungal extract could be used to suppress the growth of ESBL-positive strains of E. coli. Myco BR-AgNPs may be an important alternative to various antibiotics in preventing bacterial resistance if optimized and tested for toxicity.

scholarly journals Antibacterial Activities and Toxicity of Streptosporangium sp. SM1P

Molekul ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 210
Author(s):  
Risa Nofiani ◽  
Rizky Rizky ◽  
Ridho Brilliantoro
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Solid State Fermentation ◽  
Crude Extract ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Salmonella Typhi ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Toxic Activity ◽  
West Kalimantan ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Agar Media

This study aims to explore the anti-bacterial and toxicity activities from a rare actinobacterium isolated from mangrove, Mempawah District, West Kalimantan. The mangrove mud sample from Mempawah district was inoculated on ISP4 agar using a pour plate method. After 4 days of incubation, a colony of suspected actinobacterium was appeared, then isolated and coded as SM1P. SM1P was characterized based on morphological and biochemical traits and identified as a genus of Streptroporangium then called Streptroporangium sp. SM1P. Streptroporangium sp. SM1P was carried out anti-bacterial assay on both ISP1 agar and ISP4 agar media using the cross-streak method for the solid-state fermentation. The result showed that Streptroporangium sp. SM1P could inhibit Streptococcus sp. and Salmonella typhi on ISP1 agar and treptococcus sp., Escherichia coli, Vibrio cholerae, Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella typhi on ISP4 agar.  Streptroporangium sp. SM1P was cultivated on ISP1 broth and extracted using ethyl acetate, then evaporated to obtain crude extract. The crude extract was used for anti-bacterial assay (well-diffusion method for liquid-state fermentation) and toxicity assay (brine shrimp lethality test). The crude extract was active against 2 of the test bacteria (Streptococcus sp. and E. coli). The best medium and state fermentation for anti-bacterial assay were ISP4 agar with the condition of solid-state fermentation. The extract SM1P prepared on ISP1 broth showed toxic activity based on LC50 (106.094 µg/mL). Therefore, Streptroporangium sp. SM1P have a potential source to explore secondary metabolites having anti-bacterial and toxicity activities.

scholarly journals Effects of a species-specific probiotic formulation on multiresistant Escherichia coli isolates from the gut of veal calves

2013 ◽  
Vol 58 (No. 5) ◽  
pp. 201-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Ripamonti ◽  
E. Tirloni ◽  
S. Stella ◽  
C. Bersani ◽  
A. Agazzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Veal Calves ◽  
Enteric Infections ◽  
Beneficial Action ◽  
Species Specific

In this study, 254 Escherichia coli isolates from faecal samples of veal calves were evaluated for antimicrobial susceptibility using the disk diffusion method. During the experimental period, six mass antibiotic treatments&nbsp;were administered to the animals (about one treatment per month). The active principles used were oxytetracycline, colistin, tylosin, doxycycline, chlortetracycline, and sulphonamides. An extremely high resistance prevalence (&gt; 70%) towards penicillin, sulphonamide, tetracycline, ampicillin, and spyramicin was detected. Sixty E. coli isolates could be defined as multiresistant, showing resistance to at least 6 antimicrobial classes. Subsequently, we evaluated the inhibitory effect of a species-specific probiotic against multiresistant E.&nbsp;coli, showing its beneficial action with large inhibition halos for 76% of the isolates. This suggests the potentiality of the probiotic, putting in evidence a clear advantage of its use in veal calves nutrition, in particular during the first phases, when the animals are more susceptible to severe enteric infections by E. coli.

UJI AKTIVITAS ANTIBAKTERI BEBERAPA SPONS DARI PERAIRAN SALIBABU KEPULAUAN TALAUD

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 234
Author(s):  
Remus B Maradou ◽  
Fitje Losung ◽  
Remmy EP Msngindaan ◽  
Rosita AJ Lintang ◽  
Wilmy E Pelle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Coral Reefs ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Crude Extract ◽  
Bioactive Compound ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Water Fraction ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Agar Diffusion ◽  
Agar Diffusion Method

Sponge is one component of coral reefs that has the potential as a bioactive compound but has not been widely used. This study was directed to obtain some spongy crude extracts from the Salibabu waters of the Talaud Islands, determine the antibacterial activity of some crude extruded sponges and compare the antibacterial activity of the sponge fraction against E. coli and S. aureus test bacteria. The results of identification of sponges were found in three species consisting of: Siphonodictyon sp., Ircinia sp., Dysidea sp. The antibacterial activity of crude extract, water, methanol and hexane fractions using agar diffusion method with E. coli and S. aureus test bacteria. The crude extract of siphonodictyon sp and the water fraction of this extract show the highest antibacterial activity. Key words: Spons, Antibacterial, E. coli. S. aureus

scholarly journals Study the Inhibitory Effect of Garlic Extract on S. aureus and E. coli of MultiResistance to Antibiotics.

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-61
Author(s):  
Batool Hazim Al-Daherie Al-Daherie ◽  
Oruba Khalid Abbas Abbas
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Multidrug Resistance ◽  
Antibacterial Effect ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Garlic Extract ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Disc Diffusion ◽  
Ofstaphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Disc Diffusion Method ◽  
E Coli

This Study aimed to investigate the effect of garlic extract against multidrug resistance ofStaphylococcus aureus and E. coli isolated from urine. Isolates were identified by usingbiochemical tests. The susceptibility of these microorganisms towards the most effectiveantibiotics were studied by using disc diffusion method. The multidrug resistancemicroorganisms were challenged with garlic extract using serial dilutions and the technology ofELISA spectrophotometer. The results of this study showed that ten isolates of E. coli and eightisolates of Staphylococcus aureus out of sixty isolates were resistant to all antibiotics. Garlicextract significantly inhibits the growth of these bacteria in a concentration independent manner.This study showed that garlic extract exerts a promising antibacterial effect against multidrugresistance of Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli.

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