The Antimicrobial Effect of L. and L. Fruit Extracts Against Resistant Uropathogens in Correlation with the Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infections in Companion Animals

Overview

Journal Pharmaceuticals (Basel)

Publisher MDPI

Specialty Chemistry

Date 2024 Jun 27

PMID 38931481

Authors

Mara Aurori

Cristiana Stefania Novac

George Cosmin Nadas

Smaranda Craciun

Nicodim Fit

Sanda Andrei

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Abstract

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a widespread condition in pets, with many antibiotics being prescribed, contributing to the rise in antimicrobial resistance, which is a worldwide threat. This study's main objective was to analyze the in vitro antimicrobial activity of and fruit hydro-ethanolic extracts towards bacteria identified in the urine of companion animals experiencing UTIs. Urine samples were collected from dogs and cats ( = 83; 47 negative, 36 positive); several bacterial strains were identified ( = 49) belonging to the , , , , , , , , , and genera. Bacterial susceptibility was tested using the disk diffusion method, with the majority being resistant to several beta-lactams, quinolones, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, and nitrofurantoin. Subsequently, 13 resistant isolates were selected to evaluate the fruits extracts' antimicrobial potential using the agar well diffusion and broth microdilution methods. exhibited the greatest activity against Gram-negatives (primarily ), while showed maximum effects towards Gram-positives (particularly ). The MIC was 0.01 μg/μL for both extracts; the MBC was 0.08 μg/μL for and 0.05 μg/μL for . However, showed a stronger bactericidal effect. This is the first study to investigate these fruit extracts in UTI isolates of companion animals, and these extracts might be used as substitutes or adjuvants for antibiotics, thus contributing to a reduction in antimicrobial resistance.

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