Antimicrobial Activity of Selected Phytochemicals against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus and Their Biofilms

Bacteria can be resistant to multiple antibiotics and we are fast approaching a time when antibiotics will not work on some bacterial infections. New antimicrobial compounds are urgently necessary. Plants are considered the greatest source to obtain new antimicrobials. This study aimed to assess th...

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Published in:	Pathogens
Main Authors:	Joana Monte, Ana C. Abreu, Anabela Borges, Lúcia Chaves Simões, Manuel Simões
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2014-06-01
Subjects:	antimicrobial activity biofilms quorum-sensing inhibition phytochemicals resistance synergism
Online Access:	http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/3/2/473