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claimKlebsiella pneumoniae is known to cause pneumonia, urinary tract infections, skin infections, and open wounds.
claimThe ethanol extract from long-leaf varnish tree fruit is used for the treatment of skin diseases and targets Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species through ionic interactions.
claimMethanol extract from winter squash beans is used for the treatment of kidney problems and intestinal infections, and for fighting tapeworms, with activity against Enterobacter species and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
claimAzadirachtin, a bioactive compound found in Azadirachta indica (neem), is effective against the MDR microorganism Klebsiella pneumoniae.
claimMethanol extract from okra leaves is used for the treatment of nose and throat infections, urine issues, and gonorrhea, with activity against Klebsiella pneumoniae.
claimCashew leaf extract comprises hydrophobic and hydrophilic residues, demonstrating multidrug-resistant (MDR) antibacterial action against Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
referenceRana et al. (2023) discussed plant-derived efflux pump inhibitors as a potential approach against multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria Klebsiella pneumoniae in the journal Pharmacophore.
claimThymol and carvacrol exhibit anti-bacterial, anti-biofilm, and synergistic activities against Klebsiella.
claimThe ethanol extract from climbing acacia leaves is used for treating dysentery, diarrhea, and lowering cholesterol levels, targeting Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species through electrostatic interactions.
claimHypericum perforatum (St. John’s wort), originating from Europe, Asia, and North Africa, demonstrated in vitro antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis, Klebsiella oxytoca, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Staphylococcus aureus.
claimWinter squash bean extract is used in traditional therapy for renal and gastrointestinal ailments and addresses multidrug-resistant (MDR) Enterobacter and Klebsiella pneumoniae via amphipathicity.
claimMethanol extract from bush butter tree leaves and seeds is used for tonsillitis treatment via gargling and mouthwash, with activity against Klebsiella pneumoniae.
referenceOmar et al. (2024) published a study in the Egyptian Journal of Chemistry on the detection of (CTX-M) resistance genes in Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia and the antibacterial effect of ethanolic extract of neem plant (Azadirachta indica) against these bacteria.
claimEpigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) derived from green tea decreases β-lactamase activity in Klebsiella pneumoniae, reinstating susceptibility to β-lactam drugs.
claimSweet cherry fruit extract exhibits antibacterial action against multidrug-resistant (MDR) organisms Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa due to its amphipathic characteristics.
claimMethanol extract from cherry plum fruit exhibits astringent, antioxidant, sudorific, antipyretic, laxative, and diuretic properties, and shows activity against Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
claimKlebsiella pneumoniae is a Gram-negative bacterium that inhabits human lips, skin, and intestines, and is associated with nosocomial infections.
claimThe acetone extract from charcoal tree leaves is used for the treatment of boils, sore throat, and wound infections, targeting Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species through amphipathicity, where hydrophobic and hydrophilic residues act concurrently.
referenceMustapha A, Al Sharksi AN, Eze UA, Samaila RK, Ukwah BN, Anyiam AF, et al. published a 2024 study in BioMed titled 'Phytochemical composition, in silico molecular docking analysis and antibacterial activity of Lawsonia inermis linn leaves extracts against extended spectrum beta-lactamases-producing strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae', which analyzes the antibacterial properties of Lawsonia inermis leaves.
claimThe amphipathic characteristics of coastal golden leaf and bark contribute to its antibacterial efficacy against multidrug-resistant (MDR) Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter species, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
claimThe amphipathic properties of Ceylon olive blossom aqua extract, Buddha coconut bark ethanol extract, and charcoal tree leaves acetone extract facilitate concurrent interaction with multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial cells, including Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species.
claimMethanol extracts of cherry plum, plum, and red currant exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial activities against multidrug-resistant (MDR) species, including Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, through electrostatic interactions.
claimThe aqueous extract from Ceylon olive flower exhibits diuretic and cardiovascular stimulant characteristics and targets Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species through amphipathicity, where both hydrophobic and hydrophilic residues may operate simultaneously.
claimThe antimicrobial activity of climbing acacia and java cedar against Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species is attributed to electrostatic interactions between positively charged secondary metabolites and negatively charged bacterial cell membranes.
claimMethanol extract from sweet potato leaves is used as a treatment for diabetes, hypertension, gastrointestinal problems, arthritis, rheumatic diseases, meningitis, renal conditions, and inflammations, and it exhibits activity against Klebsiella pneumoniae.
claimMethanol extract from sweet cherry fruit is used in the treatment of cancer, osteoarthritis, and cardiovascular disease, and shows activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
claimAlkaloids, bioactive compounds found in Dicranostigma leptopodum (eastern horned poppies), are effective against the MDR microorganism Klebsiella pneumoniae.
claimThe acetone extract from Java cedar leaves is used for the treatment of skin diseases and targets Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species through electrostatic interactions.
claimThe ethanol extract of long-leaf varnish tree fruit exhibits multidrug-resistant (MDR) activity against Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species via ionic interactions between terpenoids and steroid compounds in the extract and the bacterial cell membrane.
claimThe ethanol extract from cashew leaves is used to treat venereal problems, stomach problems, skin diseases, stomatitis, bronchitis, psoriasis, toothaches, and gum infections, and it is effective against Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
claimMethanol extract from red currant fruit is used to treat scurvy, alleviate constipation, and treat digestive and urinary problems, while showing activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
claimMethanol extract from plum fruit possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and memory-enhancing properties, and shows activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
claimThe ethanol extract from Buddha coconut bark is used for the treatment of skin diseases and targets Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species through amphipathicity, utilizing both hydrophobic and hydrophilic residues.