TABLE 1:
The average minimum inhibitory concentration of Allium sativum extracts, Zinc oxide nanoparticles and combined (synergistic) against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus
| Bacterial Strain | Crude Garlic Extract | ZnO NPs | (ZnO NPs + Garlic Extract) | Control Antibiotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | 8 | 10 | 30 | 30 |
| E. coli | 10 | 18 | 26 | 26 |
| E. coli ATCC 25922 | 12 | 17 | 28 | 28 |
| S. aureus | 12 | 18 | 32 | 32 |
| S. aureus | 10 | 16 | 40 | 40 |
| S. aureus ATCC 25923 | 14 | 15 | 24 | 24 |
| P value | p>.0011 | p>.0001 |