Comparative in vitro antibacterial screening of Linckia laevigata and Archaster typicus ethanol extracts against Bacillus cereus, Streptococcus mutans, and Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Background: The increasing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a major challenge in veterinary medicine, aquaculture, and public health, creating a growing need for alternative antimicrobial compounds from natural resources. Marine echinoderms, particularly starfish, are recognized as promising sou...