Andrea Barbarossa

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Antibacterial Effect The activity of EOs on bacteria can be both bacteriostatic (blocking the growth of bacteria) or bactericidal (killing the bacterial cells). The therapeutic efficacy of essential oils may have a different outcome mainly depending on the different target bacteria (Gram-negative or Gram-positive) and on bacterial infections (acute, chronic, more or less severe) [66].

4. The PK/PD Approach for Antibiotics in Veterinary Medicine In both human and veterinary medicine, defining the correct dosage regimen (i.e., dose, intervals between doses, and duration of treatment) is essential to ensure the health of patients with minimal adverse effects. This is especially true for antibiotics, which also have the additional purpose of countering or suppressing antimicrobial resistance.