A preliminary investigation of the antimicrobial activity of Malaysian propolis against Staphylococcus aureus
Author & Affiliation:
Roslinah, M. H.
Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University, Teknologi MARA, Petaling Jaya - 46000, Selangor (MALAYSIA)
Siti, F.M.
Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Tachnology, Universiti, Malaysia Terengganu, 21030.K. Terengganu, Terengganu (MALAYSIA)
Hamdan, S.
Keyword:
antimicrobial activity, Malaysian propolis against, Staphylococcus aureus
Issue Date:
August 2009
Abstract:
In this study, various concentrations of ethanolic extracts of propolis (EEP) ranging from 0.03 to 1.0 mg/µL were tested against Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC25923) in vitro employing the disk diffusion technique. EEP showed significant antimicrobial activity against S. aureus with MIC of 0.06 mg/µL (p<0.005) and minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC) of 0.13 mg/µL (p<0.005). This finding suggests a potential use of propolis as an alternative treatment method in combating infections caused by S. aureus that have posed a problem in healthcare settings in Malaysia.
Pages:
245-252
ISSN:
2319-8036 (Online) - 0973-3450 (Print)
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DOI:
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