ISSN 2756-3669
International Journal of Bacteriology and Mycology ISSN 2932-7521 Vol. 7 (1), pp. 001-002, January, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
Short Communication
Preliminary studies of the antibacterial activities of processed Kenyan and Nigerian tea
Mbata, T. I.
Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P. M. B 5025, Awka, Nigeria.
Accepted 16 July, 2018
Abstract
The antibacterial activities of extracts in Kenyan and Nigerian tea bags were tested for activity against six organisms; Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Vibrio cholerea, Salmonella sp., Proteus sp. and Escherichia coli using the agar-gel diffusion method. The result obtained showed that 20% extract of both teas showed antibacterial activities against S. aureus, E. coli, Proteus sp and V. cholerea O1. Salmonella sp. and P. aeruginosa resisted the extracts.
Key words: Antibacteria activity, tea bag, Kenya, Nigeria.