Antibacterial and resistance-modifying activities of thymoquinone against oral pathogens

• Main Authors: Mahdouani Kacem (Author), Chaieb Kamel (Author), Souiden Yosra (Author), Jrah Hanene (Author), Zmantar Tarek (Author), Kouidhi Bochra (Author), Bakhrouf Amina (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The presence of resistant bacteria in the oral cavity can be the major cause of dental antibiotic prophylaxis failure. Multidrug efflux has been described for many organisms, including bacteria and fungi as part of their drugs resist...