Antibacterial Activity of Essential Oils and in Combination with Some Standard Antimicrobials against Different Pathogens Isolated from Some Clinical Specimens

• DOI: 10.12691/ajmr-4-1-2
• Publication Date: 2016-01-07
• Authors: Abobakr Mohamed M...; Rehab Mahmoud Abd...; Abo Bakr F. Ahmed; Gamal Fadl Mahmou...

The clinical effectiveness of most the marketed antimicrobials is found to be threatened by rapid emergence multidrug resistant pathogens which increase need find alternatives. Hundred years ago, essential oils have been known for their biologic activities in folkloric medicine many countries. objective our study was investigate antibacterial activity some against different microorganisms and possible effects between tested standard antimicrobials. 11 evaluated Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, Klebseilla pneumoniae Pseudomonas aeruginosa 50 strains isolated from infections each alone combination with using well diffusion method. Minimum inhibitory concentrations were determined linear regression analysis. Results showed that all good antimicrobial activity. As Coriander oil highest aureus E.coli followed Origanum Ivy oil. Cumin coli while Chammomile Onion aeruginosa. In-vitro interaction variable results bacteria. are significance health care system microbial diseases treatment. possessed strains. Most oils/antimicrobials combinations synergistic effects. Essential can used as adjuvant antibiotic therapy.