Table 2 Anti-bacterial activity of Ag/ZnO NRs against pathogenic bacteria and fungi (Disc Diffusion method)
Inhibition zone diameter in mm | Ag/ZnO | Tested microbial |
|---|---|---|
Tested microbial | (Mean ± SD) | |
Gram positive bacteria | Gentamycin | |
 Staphylococcus aureus | 10.5 ± 2.12 | 24 ± 1.07 |
 Bacillus subtilis | 14.5 ± 0.70 | 26 ± 0.65 |
Gram negative bacteria | ||
 Escherichia coli | 14 ± 1.41 | 30 ± 0.20 |
 Salmonella typhimurium | Non sensitive | 25 ± 1.09 |
 Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 16 ± 1.41 | 25 ± 0.86 |
Pathogenic fungus Ketoconazole | ||
 Candida albicans | 7.5 ± 0.70 | 20 ± 0.31 |
Negative Control | Non sensitive | Â |