Investigation of the Antibacterial Effect of Native Peganum harmala, Mentha pulegium and Alcea rosea Hydro-alcoholic Extracts on Antibiotic Resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae and Klebsiella pneumonia Isolated from Baku, Azerbaijan

Background: Pneumonia and respiratory tract infections, is associated with high mortality and complications in humans. Current antibioticsare used to treat this infectious disease, but may lead to many problems such as unwanted side effects and resistance to antibiotics. This studyinvestigated the antibacterial activity of the hydro alcoholic extracts of the native medicinal plants Peganum harmala, Mentha pulegium and Alcea rosea, in Baku, as a natural alternative to antibiotics, on antibiotic-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae and Klebsiella pneumoniae, the main bacteria that cause pneumonia. Materials and Methods: Antibacterial activity of the hydro alcoholic extracts of medicinal part of these plants was evaluated by the disk diffusion susceptibility test method and the broth dilution test method on bacteria. Results: The rate of MIC of P. harmala, M. pulegium and A. rosea extracts of S. pneumoniae were 80, 110 and 375

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Pneumonia , Peganum harmala , Mentha pulegium , Alcea rosea , Baku , Azerbaijan