Authors
1 Professor, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology
2 Professor, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Infectious and Tropical Research Center
3 Associate Professor, Payame Noor University of Zabol, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology
Abstract
Since today, the number of pathogenic bacteria that are resistant to common used antibiotics is increasing, therefore, for controlling and treatment of infections that are caused by resistant microbes; discovery of new therapeutic agents is a necessary requirement. The aim of this study was assessment of antimicrobial effects of extract and essential oils of Myrtus communis against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. 7 samples of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus were isolated from nose and throat. After assessment of antibacterial effect of extract and essential oils of Myrtus communis, the MIC and MBC also were studied by microtiterplate. The results showed that the most inhibitor concentration was 2.5 mg/ml whereas; the most lethal concentration was 5 and 10 mg/ml.
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