Evaluation of commercial probiotic lactic cultures against biofilm formation by Cronobacter sakazakii.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

Cronobacter sakazakii, an emergent pathogen is considered as a major concern to infants and neonates fed on reconstituted powdered infant milk formula. In conjunction with many other factors, biofilm forming capacity adds to its pathogenic potential. In view of the facts that infants are at highest risk to C. sakazakii infections, and emerging antibiotic resistance among pathogens, it is imperative to evaluate probiotic cultures for their efficacy against C. sakazakii. Therefore, pure probiotic strains were isolated from commercial probiotic products and tested for their antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activities against C. sakazakii.

Methods

A total of 6 probiotic strains were tested for their antibiotic susceptibility followed by antimicrobial activity using

SUBMITTER: Jamwal A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6505092 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature