Single and joint antibacterial activity of aqueous garlic extract and Manuka honey on extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli.

Journal: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Multidrug resistance and recent technological advances have renewed interest in natural product drug discovery from ancient remedies such as Allium sativum (garlic) and honey. This study assessed antibacterial activity of aqueous garlic extract (AGE) and Manuka honey on extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli.

Authors

  • Ainau R Idris
    Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
  • Seniyat L Afegbua
    Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.