Table 5.
Inhibition zone diameter (mm) measured for different substances against E. faecalis
| Type of material | C + (µg/µL) | ZOI * (mm) | Type of material | C (µg/µL) | ZOI (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelatin | 0.08 | 7.5 | Gum tragacanth | 0.08 | 7.5 |
| 0.16 | 9 | 0.16 | 8.4 | ||
| 0.32 | 11.5 | 0.32 | 9.2 | ||
| 0.64 | 12.5 | 0.64 | 10 | ||
| Gelatin/CH | 0.08 | 9 | Gum tragacanth/CH | 0.08 | 7 |
| 0.16 | 10 | 0.16 | 7.5 | ||
| 0.32 | 12 | 0.32 | 8.5 | ||
| 0.64 | 14 | 0.64 | 9.5 | ||
| Aloe vera | 0.08 | 8 | CH | 0.08 | 7 |
| 0.16 | 8.6 | 0.16 | 7.25 | ||
| 0.32 | 9 | 0.32 | 8 | ||
| 0.64 | 9.4 | 0.64 | 9 | ||
| Aloe vera/CH | 0.08 | 8 | Glycerin | 0.08 | 8 |
| 0.16 | 8.8 | 0.16 | 9 | ||
| 0.32 | 9 | 0.32 | 9.3 | ||
| 0.64 | 9.3 | 0.64 | 9.8 | ||
| Ceftazidime | 30 µg | 22 |
+Concentration, *zone of inhibition.