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Antimicrobial activity, cytotoxicity and chemical analysis of lemongrass essential oil (Cymbopogon flexuosus) and pure citral (2016)
Journal Article

© 2016, The Author(s). The aim of this study was to determine the antimicrobial effects of lemongrass essential oil (C. flexuosus) and to determine cytotoxic effects of both test compounds on human dermal fibroblasts. Antimicrobial susceptibility scr... Read More about Antimicrobial activity, cytotoxicity and chemical analysis of lemongrass essential oil (Cymbopogon flexuosus) and pure citral.

Using the new CLSI M40-A2 Standard Coupled with Molecular Criteria to assess the performance of Sigma Transwab ® with Liquid Amies medium (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Abstract: Background: Sigma-Transwab® is a liquid medium format transport swab designed for use on automated processing platforms. The PurFlock® swab is intended to improve absorption and release of the specimen. In 2014 the revised standard CLSI M40... Read More about Using the new CLSI M40-A2 Standard Coupled with Molecular Criteria to assess the performance of Sigma Transwab ® with Liquid Amies medium.

Evaluation of the device Sigma Transwab® with special drawing pad foam polyurethane for collection and handling of samples using the swab elution and roll plate based on the new CLSI M40-A2 guidelines (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

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Technology Assessment
VALUTAZIONE DEI DISPOSITIVI SIGMA TRANSWAB® DI RACCOLTA E TRASPORTO CAMPIONI CON SPECIALE TAMPONE DI PRELIEVO IN SCHIUMA POLIURETANO E TERRENO LIQUIDO UTILIZZANDO METODICA DI ELUIZIONE E ROLL PLATE SECONDO LINEE GUIDA CLS... Read More about Evaluation of the device Sigma Transwab® with special drawing pad foam polyurethane for collection and handling of samples using the swab elution and roll plate based on the new CLSI M40-A2 guidelines.

Antimicrobial susceptibility and time-kill analysis of single and combined essential oil blends against clinical and non-clinical isolates of bacteria and fungi (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The continued emergence of antibiotic resistant bacteria and infection outbreaks in healthcare and community settings has created a need for development of new antibiotics and exploration of alternative therapeutics. Essential oils (EOs) have been id... Read More about Antimicrobial susceptibility and time-kill analysis of single and combined essential oil blends against clinical and non-clinical isolates of bacteria and fungi.

A comparison of the sensitivity of four Staphylococcus aureus isolates to two chlorine-based disinfectants and an eco-friendly commercially available cleaning agent (2014)
Journal Article

© 2014 Taylor & Francis. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of household bleach, a sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC)-based disinfectant and an eco-friendly cleaning agent (EFCA) on four Staphylococcus aureus strains, including two... Read More about A comparison of the sensitivity of four Staphylococcus aureus isolates to two chlorine-based disinfectants and an eco-friendly commercially available cleaning agent.

The anti-biofilm activity of lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) and grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) essential oils against five strains of Staphylococcus aureus (2012)
Journal Article

Aims: To determine the sensitivity of five strains of Staphylococcus aureus to five essential oils (EOs) and to investigate the anti-biofilm activity of lemongrass and grapefruit EOs. Methods and Results: Antimicrobial susceptibility screening was ca... Read More about The anti-biofilm activity of lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) and grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) essential oils against five strains of Staphylococcus aureus.