Antibacterial, antifungal, and antibiofilm activities of biogenic zinc nanoparticles against pathogenic microorganisms.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The increasing resistance to antimicrobial drugs has prompted global efforts to combat pathogenic bacteria and fungi. The World Health Organization's recent report underscores the urgent need for innovative antimicrobial strategies to address infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, and Candida tropicalis. This study presents a comparative evaluation of the effects of biogenically synthesized zinc nanoparticles (ZnNPs) from Pseudomonas aeruginosa, highlighting their effectiveness against both planktonic and sessile forms of these tested pathogens.

Methods

The antimicrobial effects were assessed using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method, broth microdilution, and time-kill assays. Biofilm

SUBMITTER: Lopez Venditti ED 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12301384 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature