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Antimicrobial activity of Syzygium cumini (Myrtaceae) leaves extract
The antimicrobial activity of Syzygium cumini leaves extract, known as "jambolão", was evaluated. The crude hydroalcoholic extract was active against Candida krusei (inhibition zone of 14.7 ± 0.3 mm and MIC = 70 µg/mL), and against multi-resistant strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsie...
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Published in: | Brazilian journal of microbiology 2007-06, Vol.38 (2), p.381-384 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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Language: | English |
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Summary: | The antimicrobial activity of Syzygium cumini leaves extract, known as "jambolão", was evaluated. The crude hydroalcoholic extract was active against Candida krusei (inhibition zone of 14.7 ± 0.3 mm and MIC = 70 µg/mL), and against multi-resistant strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus.
A atividade antimicrobiana do extrato das folhas de Syzygium cumini (Myrtaceae), conhecido como "jambolão", foi avaliada. O extrato hidroalcoólico mostrou atividade contra Candida krusei (halo de inibição de 14.7 ± 0.3 mm e CIM = 70 µg/mL) e cepas multiresistentes de Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae e Staphylococcus aureus. |
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ISSN: | 1517-8382 1678-4405 1678-4405 |
DOI: | 10.1590/s1517-83822007000200035 |