ISSN 2756-3324
African Journal of Medicine and Surgery ISSN 3156-8734 Vol. 5 (3), pp. 001-004, March, 2018. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
In vitro antibacterial activity of Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) root bark extract against some microorganisms associated with urinary tract infections
El-Mahmood, A. M. * and Ameh , J. M.
Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria.
Accepted 21 April, 2017
Abstract
The medicinal plant Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) was screened for the phytochemical components and antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa which are associated with urinary tract infections. Aqueous solutions are more potent than methanolic solutions and activity is concentration dependent. P. aeruginosa is least susceptible than the other organisms.
Key words: Antibacterial activity, Parkia biglobosa, phytochemical, urinary tract infections.