Phenotypic and genotypic determination of resistance to common disinfectants among strains of Acinetobacter baumannii producing and non-producing biofilm isolated from Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nosocomial infections are a global problem in hospitals all around the world. It is considered a major health problem, especially in developing countries. The increase in the patient's stay in hospitals has increased the mortality rate, and consequently, the costs drastically increase. The main purpose of using disinfectants in the hospital environment is to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections. Ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA) causes lysis and increases susceptibility to antimicrobial agents in the planktonic form of bacteria. This substance affects the permeability of the outer membrane of bacteria. It also prevents the formation of biofilms by bacteria.

Materials and methods

In the current study, 120 isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumanni

SUBMITTER: Rostamani M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11378455 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature