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Evaluation of the antibacterial potential of Petroselinum crispum and Rosmarinus officinalis against bacteria that cause urinary tract infections
Petrolini, Fernanda Villas Boas; Lucarini, Rodrigo; Souza, Maria Gorete Mendes de; Pires, Regina Helena; Cunha, Wilson Roberto; Martins, Carlos Henrique Gomes.
  • Petrolini, Fernanda Villas Boas; Universidade de Franca. Laboratório de Pesquisa em Microbiologia Aplicada. Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas. Franca. BR
  • Lucarini, Rodrigo; Universidade de Franca. Laboratório de Pesquisa em Microbiologia Aplicada. Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas. Franca. BR
  • Souza, Maria Gorete Mendes de; Universidade de Franca. Laboratório de Pesquisa em Microbiologia Aplicada. Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas. Franca. BR
  • Pires, Regina Helena; Universidade de Franca. Laboratório de Pesquisa em Microbiologia Aplicada. Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas. Franca. BR
  • Cunha, Wilson Roberto; Universidade de Franca. Laboratório de Pesquisa em Microbiologia Aplicada. Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas. Franca. BR
  • Martins, Carlos Henrique Gomes; Universidade de Franca. Laboratório de Pesquisa em Microbiologia Aplicada. Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas. Franca. BR
Braz. j. microbiol ; 44(3): 829-834, July-Sept. 2013. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-699795
ABSTRACT
In this study we evaluated the antibacterial activity of the crude hydroalcoholic extracts, fractions, and compounds of two plant species, namely Rosmarinus officinalis and Petroselinum crispum, against the bacteria that cause urinary tract infection. The microdilution method was used for determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC). The crude hydroalcoholic extract of R. officinalis displayed in vitro activity against Gram-positive bacteria, with satisfactory MBC for the clinical isolate S. saprophyticus. The fractions and the pure compound rosmarinic acid did not furnish promising results for Gram-negative bacteria, whereas fractions 2, 3, and 4 gave encouraging results for Gram-positive bacteria and acted as bactericide against S. epidermidis as well as E. faecalis (ATCC 29212) and its clinical isolate. R. officinalis led to promising results in the case of Gram-positive bacteria, resulting in a considerable interest in the development of reliable alternatives for the treatment of urinary infections.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Urinary Tract Infections / Plant Extracts / Petroselinum / Rosmarinus / Gram-Negative Bacteria / Gram-Positive Bacteria / Anti-Bacterial Agents Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Braz. j. microbiol Journal subject: Microbiology Year: 2013 Type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade de Franca/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Urinary Tract Infections / Plant Extracts / Petroselinum / Rosmarinus / Gram-Negative Bacteria / Gram-Positive Bacteria / Anti-Bacterial Agents Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Braz. j. microbiol Journal subject: Microbiology Year: 2013 Type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade de Franca/BR