In vitro combinations of antibiotics and phytochemicals against Pseudomonas aeruginosa

• Published in: Journal of microbiology, immunology and infection Vol. 42; no. 5; pp. 364 - 370
• Main Authors: Sakharkar, Meena K, Jayaraman, Premkumar, Soe, Win Mar, Chow, Vincent T K, Sing, Lim Chu, Sakharkar, Kishore R
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.10.2009
• Subjects: Anti-Bacterial Agents - pharmacology; Caffeic Acids - pharmacology; Drug Interactions; Hydroxybenzoates - pharmacology; Microbial Sensitivity Tests; Plant Extracts - pharmacology; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Pseudomonas aeruginosa - drug effects; Quercetin - pharmacology

Antibiotic combinations are used to enhance antibacterial efficacy and to prevent the development of resistance. In this study, the in vitro activities of antibiotic and phytochemical combinations against Pseudomonas aeruginosa were tested by the fractional inhibitory concentration method, derived f...