Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXII, Issue 1
Written by Erzsébet-Timea DOMOKOS, Alexandru Liviu MĂRGHITAȘ, Daniel DEZMIREAN, Otilia BOBIȘ, Adriana URCAN
Staphylococcus aureus is an extraordinarily adaptable pathogen with a proven ability to develop resistance. It is notorious for its ability to become resistant to antibiotics. Infections that are caused by antibiotic-resistant strains often occur in epidemic waves that are initiated by one or a few successful clones. Also, it is a virulent pathogen that is currently the most common cause of infections in hospitalized patients. S. aureus infection can involve any organ system. The success of S. aureus as a pathogen and its ability to cause such a wide range of infections are the result of its extensive virulence factors. It is well-known that from ancient times the herbal world was the answer for many bacterial diseases. Throughout the years numerous investigations concerning the inhibition of S. aureus by spices, herbs, their extracts, essential oils and various constituents have been reported. Many of these plant extracts possess significant antimicrobial activity, which in many cases is due primarily to a particular constituent: polyphenols, flavonoids, alkaloids. Interpretation and results comparison of various studies is complicated by variations in the methodology used for the determination of antimicrobial activity.
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