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Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Solanum Xantocarpum SCH & WEND (Fruit) Against Pathogens Isolated From Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Shubha. K S, Lakshmidevi. N
Abstract

In the present study efficacy of various solvent extracts of S. xantocarpum fruit  was assed against  six pathogenic bacteria Proteus, E. coli, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas, Enterobacter and S. aureus, isolated from  diabetic foot ulcer.  Among the different extracts ethyl acetate showed highest activity in terms of inhibitory zone against E. coli, where as in ethanol extract significant activity was seen against Enterobacter.

Keywords
Pathogens, antimicrobial activity, Solanum xantocarpum fruit
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