In vitro antibacterial activity of crude medicinal plant extracts against ampicillin+penicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

• Main Authors: Samsudin, Nik Iskandar Putra, Lee, Hai Yen, Chern, P.E., Ng, C.T., Panneerselvam, L., Phang, S.Y., Tan, W.T., Mahyudin, Nor Ainy
• Format: Article
• Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia 2018
• Subjects: Q Science (General); TX Home economics
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/20783/; http://www.ifrj.upm.edu.my/25%20(02)%202018/(17).pdf
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Staphylococcus aureus is the leading cause for foodborne diseases. Extensive use of antibiotics has led to emergence of antibiotic-resistant S. aureus. Hence, interest on natural plant-based alternative which limits the use of synthetic chemicals is growing. The present work evaluated the antibacter...