Inhibition of <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> Biofilm Formation by Terpenes from Oregano (<i>Lippia graveolens</i>) Essential Oil

<i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> is a nosocomial pathogen known for its ability to form biofilms, leading to persistent infections and antibiotic resistance. The limited effective antibiotics have encouraged the development of innovative strategies such as using essential oils and their co...

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Published in:	Antibiotics
Main Authors:	Melvin Roberto Tapia-Rodriguez, Ernesto Uriel Cantu-Soto, Francisco Javier Vazquez-Armenta, Ariadna Thalia Bernal-Mercado, Jesus Fernando Ayala-Zavala
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Subjects:	biofilm formation terpene compounds carvacrol oregano essential oil thymol antimicrobial activity
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/10/1539

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