Impact of chlorhexidine digluconate and temperature on curli production in Escherichia coli-consequence on its adhesion ability.

ABSTRACT: Chlorhexidine-Digluconate (CHX-Dg) is a biocide widely used as disinfectant or antiseptic in clinical and domestic fields. It is often found in the formulation of solutions to treat superficial wounds. Nevertheless, few studies have focused on its effects on Escherichia coli while this bacterium is commonly involved in mixed infections. Therefore, the impact of CHX-Dg and temperature on E. coli was investigated; particularly the curli production. In accordance with bibliographic data, the curli production decreased when the temperature of the culture was shift from 30 °C to 37 °C. The bacterial adhesion to abiotic surfaces was also reduced. Surprisingly, the curli production at 37 °C was maintained in presence of antiseptic and the bacterial adhesion was improved at a very lo

SUBMITTER: Coquet L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6604964 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature