Synergistic Antibacterial Effects of Leaf Extracts of Acacia nilotica and Psidium guajava against Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) Producing E. coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae
Research reveals combined antibacterial effects of plant extracts against E. coli and K. pneumoniae, suggesting potential for new antimicrobial treatments.
Key Points
Methanol extracts of Acacia nilotica and Psidium guajava showed the highest antibacterial activity.
The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was found to be 2.5% and 5% for the plant extracts.
Combined extracts were tested using agar well diffusion technique and showed significant synergistic effects.
Findings indicate potential for developing new natural antimicrobial drugs targeting ESBL-producing pathogens.