The activities of citrus Aurantifolia and Citus hystrix juice on coagulase positive Staphylococco isolated from dogs (Thai)

Abstract

The activity of Citrus aurantifolia and Citrus hystrix juices against 15 isolates of coagulase positive staphylococci (CPS) causing canine dermatitis, was tested by the broth microdilution method. The results
revealed the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of both herbal juices were 1.60 % (v/v), and 1.34-
1.74 % (v/v), respectively. The minimal bactericidal concentrations (MBC) were 1.87-3.33 % (v/v) and
3.10 % (v/v), respectively. In conclusion, based on the current in vitro findings, both herbal juices have
activities of inhibitory and bactericidal effects on coagulase positive staphylococci. However further study for
application of these herbs in dogs is needed.