A Progress Report on the Ultrasound Enhancement of Antibiotic Action on Streptococcus Pneumoniae

Authors

Michael Le Bras, Brigham Young University
Dr. William G. Pitt, Brigham Young University

Keywords

ultrasound enhancement, antibiotic action, streptococcus pneumoniae

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Chemical Engineering

Abstract

Previous studies show that using antibiotic treatment together with ultrasound enhances the bactericidal effect of antibiotics on many bacterial species (6). The purpose of this research project is to apply these techniques to Streptococcus pneumoniae and the antibiotics ampicillin and gentamicin sulfate. The effectiveness of ampicillin and gentamicin sulfate coupled with the application of ultrasound on S. pneumoniae is the focus of this study.

Recommended Citation

Bras, Michael Le and Pitt, Dr. William G. (2014) "A Progress Report on the Ultrasound Enhancement of Antibiotic Action on Streptococcus Pneumoniae," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 64.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/64