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THE ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECT OF ESSENTIAL OILS UPON CERTAIN NOSOCOMIAL BACTERIA

Daiana Ionela Stegarus, Ecaterina Lengyel

First published: 2017-06-20https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2017/61/s25.142View metrics

Abstract

In this study, the antimicrobial activity of eight natural extracts (Citrus bergamia, Ocimum basilicum, Melissa officinalis, Eucaliptus, Pelargonium graveolens, Argania spinosa, Ricinus communis) over some nosocomial bacterial strains isolated from hospital units (Staphylococcus aureus M215, Escherichia coli M49 and Streptococcus pyogenes M372) has been studied using the diffusion method. The highest antibacterial effect was exhibited by the basil (Ocimum basilicum) and eucalyptus (Eucaliptus) oil (0.7 mm and 1.3 mm, 2.3 mm and 2.65 mm respectively) while the lowest was credited to the lemon balm (Melissa officinalis). An inhibition effect over the Staphylococcus aureus M215, Escherichia coli M49 and Streptococcus pyogenes M372 was also observed in the case of the argan (Argania spinosa) oil (0,3 mm-1,25 mm). The results of the present study suggest the fact that essential oils can be used to treat infections caused by these bacterial strains.

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Title
THE ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECT OF ESSENTIAL OILS UPON CERTAIN NOSOCOMIAL BACTERIA
Authors
Daiana Ionela Stegarus, Ecaterina Lengyel
Proceedings
SGEM International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference EXPO Proceedings; 17th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM2017, Nano, Bio and Green - Technologies for a Sustainable Future
Publisher
STEF92 Technology
Year
2017
Pages
1089-1096
SWS Citekey
Stegarus20172510891096
ISSN
1314-2704
ISBN
978-619-7408-12-6
Language
en
Publication type
Conference Paper
Keywords
Essential oilsStaphylococcus aureus M215Escherichia coli M49Streptococcus pyogenes M372antibacterial action
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