Veterinarska stanica, Vol. 55 No. 5, 2024.
Izvorni znanstveni članak
https://doi.org/10.46419/vs.55.5.6
Testing the potential antifungal activity of Origanum vulgare against Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus niger and Talaromyces marneffei isolated from pets
João Filipe Rama
orcid.org/0009-0002-9405-3105
; Departament of Genetics and Biotecnology, UTAD, Vila Real, Portugal
Ana Cláudia Coelho
orcid.org/0000-0002-7196-4179
; Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, CECAV, Animal and Veterinary Research Centre, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal
Fernanda Maria Leal
; Departament of Genetics and Biotecnology; UTAD, Vila Real, Portugal; CITAB- UTAD, Vila Real, Portugal; Inov4Agro Associated Laboratory, UTAD, Vila Real, Portugal
Sažetak
Origanum vulgare (oregano) is an aromatic herb commonly used in the Mediterranean, widely known for its medicinal properties. In this experiment, we tested its antifungal properties against two species of Aspergillus (A. niger and A. fumigatus) and the emerging Talaromyces marneffei. We tested the plant’s antifungal activity in a range of concentrations (5, 10, 20 and 30 mg/mL) in which the plant was dissolved and mixed with growth medium (PDA) and then inoculated with the fungi. The percentage of inhibition was measured over 7 days with data being collected on the 3rd, 5th and 7th days. Fungal activity inhibition ranging from 30 to 100% was achieved against Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus fumigatus and from 50 to 100% against Talaromyces marneffei. This multi-disciplinary study brought the use of plants into the veterinary sciences by using samples isolated from pets, with the aim of researching potential alternatives to traditional antifungal treatments and the ultimate goal of
increasing animal wellbeing.
Ključne riječi
microbiology; Origanum vulgare; Aspergillus fumigatus; Aspergillus niger; Talaromyces marneffei
Hrčak ID:
313947
URI
Datum izdavanja:
9.2.2024.
Posjeta: 180 *