Biologically Active Antimicrobial Compounds from Marine Microorganisms (2005-2019).

Introduction: The increase in contagious diseases like nosocomial infections, urinary tract infections, and meningitis has led to the emergence of antimicrobial resistance urgently needs new antimicrobial medication with new modes of action. Some of the antibiotics present in the market have been obtained from terrestrial plants, or extracted semisynthetically from materials which can be fermented.

Methods: Marine microorganisms account for approximately 80% of sea biomass.