Antibacterial activity of the endophytic fungal extracts and synergistic effects of combinations of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) against and .

The growing threat of antibiotic resistance in bacteria is a critical public health concern. Combining natural compounds with antimicrobial agents is an alternative approach to improve the antibacterial efficacy and safety of these agents. The strategy is to restore the effectiveness of existing antibiotics while minimizing the required concentrations of antibiotics or antimicrobial agents.