Abstract

PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND ANTIBACTERIAL EFFICACY OF ADATHODA VASICA

S. Shanthi*, V. Bharathi, G. Hemalatha and E. Rajeshwari

ABSTRACT

Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Respiratory tract infection (RTI) is defined as any infectious disease that occur in the upper or lower respiratory tract. Respiratory tract is a frequent site of infection because it comes in direct contact with the environment and is exposed to airborne microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) include the common cold, laryngitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, acute rhinitis, acute rhinosinusitis and acute otitis media. Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) include acute bronchitis, bronchiolitis, pneumonia and tracheitis.

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