Applied antibacterial and surface decontamination potential of methyl salicylate-rich Gaultheria fragrantissima essential oil.
AIMS The persistence of biofilm-forming nosocomial pathogens on healthcare-associated surfaces represents a major challenge in infection control. This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial, antibiofilm, membrane-disruptive, and surface decontamination potential of methyl salicylate-rich Gaultheria fragrantissima es...