Susceptibility Patterns in Staphylococcus and Klebsiella Causing Nosocomial Infections upon Treatment with E-Anethole-Rich Essential Oil from Clausena anisata
François Nguimatsia,
Evariste Josué Momo,
Paul Keilah Lunga
et al.
Abstract:High rates of resistance to antibiotics are associated with healthcare-related infections, thus demonstrating the urgent need for effective antimicrobials against these maladies. The present study aims to determine the chemical composition of essential oil (EO) from Clausena anisata leaves and evaluate their antibacterial activity against selected nosocomial bacteria. To this end, one kilogram (1 kg) of fresh leaves of C. anisata was washed and boiled with 500 mL of distilled water for 2−4 h using a Clevenger … Show more
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