Synergistic antimicrobial potential of Cinnamomum triplinerve essential oils combined with polymyxin B against multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae

Key Points

• Cinnamomum triplinerve essential oils combined with polymyxin B inhibit growth of Klebsiella pneumoniae.
• The combination shows a significant reduction in bacterial counts by up to 80% in treated samples.
• Assessment using antimicrobial susceptibility testing demonstrates enhanced effects of the essential oils.
• Findings suggest potential for new treatment strategies in managing multidrug-resistant infections.