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In vitro activity of essential oils against Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from infected hip implants.
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Journal of Infection in Developing Countries . Nov2018, Vol. 12 Issue 11, p996-1001. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Introduction: Essential oils have been used since ancient times and are known for their anti-inflammatory, anti-depressive, antiseptic, antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Methodology: in this study the antimicrobial activity of two essential oils from Melaleuca alternifolia and Thymus vulgaris-red thyme geraniol was tested against 16 multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa strains from infected hip implants as well as the "in vitro" cytotoxic activity on normal human Wong-Kilbourne derivative (WKD) cells. Results: Thymus vulgaris-red thyme geraniol showed lower antimicrobial activity when compared to Melaleuca alternifolia. All tested oils were cytotoxic at concentrations lower than 0.12%. Conclusion: Increase in drug resistance and lack of new antibiotics may encourage the development of natural treatments together with higher concern on environmental issues and natural lifestyle. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *THYMES
*ESSENTIAL oils
*PSEUDOMONAS aeruginosa
*THYMUS
*CELLS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20366590
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 133546610
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.10988