Insights into structure, toxicity and antibacterial potential of tungsten oxide-carbon nanocomposites coupled with antibiotics.

ABSTRACT: The Houbara bustard is a vulnerable bird species that often experiences higher morbidity and mortality due to infections caused by the multiple drug-resistant pathogens like Salmonella. Studies exploring alternative therapeutics are essential to strengthen antimicrobial stewardship. This study evaluated the antibacterial potential and toxicity of a tungsten oxide nanocomposite (WO₃/C₃N₄, WNC) combined with antibiotics against multidrug-resistant (MDR) Salmonella enterica strains isolated from Houbara bustards. Preparations used in this study included WNC alone and in combination with ciprofloxacin, penicillin, ampicillin, and oxytetracycline. Characterization of WNC through FTIR showed absorption at 799 cm^-1, indicating W-O-W stretching and confi

SUBMITTER: Muneer A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12606147 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature