In VitroAntibacterial Spectrum ofSodium Seleniteagainst Selected Human Pathogenic Bacterial Strains

Abstract

The objective of this investigation was to predict the antibacterial properties ofsodium seleniteagainst selected human pathogens. A group of six human bacterial pathogens includingStaphylococcus aureus,Streptococcus pyogenes,Bacillus subtilis,Escherichia coli,Pseudomonas aeruginosa, andKlebsiella planticolawere utilized for screening. The spectrum of activity was qualified based on zone of inhibition. Our study demonstrated thatsodium seleniteexhibits a strong spectrum of activity againstBacillus subtilis,Staphylococcus aureus,Escherichia coli, andKlebsiella planticola.The spectrum of activity was compared with standard ciprofloxacin disc (5 μg/disc) and observed to have satisfactory effect.