Detection of virulence genes among Staphylococcus saprophyticus isolated from women with urinary tract infections: first report from Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the biofilm production, and the presence of virulence genes and biochemical characteristics among the S. saprophyticus clinical isolates. A total of 35 clinical isolates of S. saprophyticus were collected from patients referred to several hospitals. By the crystal violet staining method, the capability of biofilm formation was performed. The genes associated with surface of S. saprophyticus were investigated by the PCR-sequencing techniques. Hemagglutination and lipase activity assays were also performed.

Results

The results of crystal violet staining assay showed that 32 isolates (91%) form biofilm. Moreover, seven (20%), 13 (37%), and 12(34%) isolates were categorized as weak, moderate, and strong biofilm produc

SUBMITTER: Rafiee M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10496302 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature