Isolation of Clinical Pathogen (Streptococcus Sp.) from Throat Swabs (Pharyngitis) and Antibacterial Activity Using Eucalyptus Essential Oil

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Akalya et al.,

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Throat swab | Eucalyptus

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Vol: 11; Iss. 10; Oct 25 | ISSN: 2454-5422

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Abstract

Bacterial pathogen-triggered throat infections are significant health problems that necessitate effective antimicrobial therapies. In this study, clinical pathogens are obtained and identified from throat swabs, followed by an evaluation of the antibacterial properties of eucalyptus essential oil. Bacterial isolates were obtained from clinical throat swab samples using morphological, biochemical, and molecular techniques. The antimicrobial susceptibility of the isolates was determined through the well diffusion assay using eucalyptus essential oil. Results indicated that eucalyptus essential oil exhibits considerable antibacterial effectiveness against streptococcus strains, with varying inhibition zones. The research presents an alternative approach to address antibiotic resistance by showcasing the capability of eucalyptus essential oil as a natural antibacterial substance against clinical throat infections.

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Renuga Devi R, PG & Research Department of Microbiology, V.H.N. Senthikumara Nadar College (Autonomous), Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu

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R.Akalya, K.Selva Priya, and Renuga Devi R “Isolation of Clinical Pathogen (Streptococcus Sp.) From Throat Swabs (Pharyngitis) and Antibacterial Activity Using Eucalyptus Essential Oil” International Journal of Current Science Research (IJCSR) e-ISSN: 2454-5422: 11.10 (2025): 11 – 31.

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