In Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Averrhoa bilimbi Leaves Ethanol Extract Against Salmonella typhi

Highlights:1. Typhoid fever, a major health problem for developing countries, requires alternative therapy to reduce drug resistance.2. A. bilimbi, native plant of Indonesia, has antibacterial potential, which is effective against S. typhi in vitro. AbstractIntroduction: Some plants Indonesia have potential effects on and medication. This study aimed determine the effect Averrhoa bilimbi (A. bilimbi) leaves ethanol extract Salmonella (S. typhi) bacteria. Methods: was an experimental study. The potency measured Different concentrations leaves’ were prepared. minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) evaluated by macro-dilution method using Mueller Hinton broth. bactericidal (MBC) value observed subculturing specimen from previous dilution tube nutrient agar.Results: MIC bacteria could not be determined because all treatment tubes’ colors dark turbid. Meanwhile, MBC at 500 mg/ml.Conclusion: had with that determined.