Antibacterial Effect of Eucalyptus globulus Leaves Extract on Antibiotic Resistant Strains of Streptococcus Pneumoniae

Authors

  • Faruk Adamu KUTA Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, Minna Niger State, Nigeria.
  • Muhammed M. NDAMITSO Department of Chemistry Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State Nigeria.
  • Haliru IBRAHIM Department of Chemistry Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State Nigeria.

Keywords:

Eucalyptus globules, Streptococcus pneumomae, Antibacterial effect.

Abstract

The antibacterial effect of Eucalyptus globulus aqueous crude extract was investigated against antibiotic resistant strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae. Using the agar diffusion techniques, the crude aqueous extract showed activity on strain SP91 at 4.0mg/ml. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was 0.7 mg/ml. The minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) was 2.0 mg/ml. The results of the phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, carbohydrates, tannins, saponin etc. The results of this study suggest that Eucalyptus globulus could be a potential source of chemotherapeutic drugs that can be used for the treatment of pneumonia.

Published

20.04.2011

How to Cite

1.
KUTA FA, NDAMITSO MM, IBRAHIM H. Antibacterial Effect of Eucalyptus globulus Leaves Extract on Antibiotic Resistant Strains of Streptococcus Pneumoniae. Appl Med Inform [Internet]. 2011 Apr. 20 [cited 2024 Apr. 19];22(1, 2):52-4. Available from: https://ami.info.umfcluj.ro/index.php/AMI/article/view/118

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 1, 2 (2008)

Section

Articles

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