Efficiency of ginger extract in controlling biofilm of Klebsiella pneumoniae

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Administration of increased number and the dosage of antibiotics are resulting in the emergence of microbial strains that are resistant to antibiotics. Klebsiella pneumoniae is one such microorganism. The present study was undertaken to investigate the effect of ginger extract on a biofilm of Klebsiella pneumoniae. The effectiveness of a standard antibiotic was also checked and the results were compared with those given by ginger extract.

Zingiber officinale; Klebsiella pneumoniae; biofilms