Facing Resistant Bacteria with Plant Essential Oils: Reviewing the Oregano Case

• Main Authors: Jorge O. Fimbres-García (Author), Marcela Flores-Sauceda (Author), Elsa Daniela Othon-Díaz (Author), Alfonso García-Galaz (Author), Melvin R. Tapia-Rodríguez (Author), Brenda A. Silva-Espinoza (Author), Jesus F. Ayala-Zavala (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Antibiotic resistance is a serious global threat, and the misuse of antibiotics is considered its main cause. It is characterized by the expression of bacterial defense mechanisms, e.g., β-lactamases, expulsion pumps, and biofilm development. <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> and <i>P...