Zobo, promising weapon against drug-resistant UTI bacteria, experts say
Researchers at the Federal University Dutsin-Ma have found that Hibiscus sabdariffa (Zobo) extracts show promise in inhibiting multidrug-resistant E. coli. This study highlights a potential natural alternative to antibiotics for treating urinary tract infections.
Why it matters
As antimicrobial resistance grows, identifying natural, accessible antimicrobial agents is critical for public health in developing nations.
Add as a preferred source Researchers at the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Katsina State, have identified Hibiscus sabdariffa, popularly known as Zobo, as a promising natural antimicrobial agent against multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli), the leading cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs).
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