Bactericidal Activities of Hibiscus Sabdarifa Leave Extract against enteric human pathogens
Microbiological tests revealed that Hibiscus sabdariffa plant extract has antibacterial properties thus verifying folklore medicine in the treatment of abscesses, bilious conditions, cough, dysuria and scurvy (Morton, 1987; Perry, 1980 Ross, 2003). The extraction type of aqueous generally had the same potency with cold extracts having a slightly better antimicrobial activity than hot aqueous ex...
Infectious Control in the Post Antibiotic Era
AbstractThere are enormous challenges facing infection control in the 21st century. Countries across the world are confronted by ageing populations, restricted healthcare resources, demands for modern medicine and increasing antimicrobial resistance. Problem pathogens in the community are set to invade hospitals, and those created in hospitals are seeding into the community. Continued consumption ...