Characterization of biofilm production in different strains of Acinetobacter baumannii and the effects of chemical compounds on biofilm formation.

ABSTRACT: Acinetobacter baumannii, an important emerging pathogen of nosocomial infections, is known for its ability to form biofilms. Biofilm formation increases the survival rate of A. baumannii on dry surfaces and may contribute to its persistence in the hospital environment, which increases the probability of nosocomial infections and outbreaks. This study was undertaken to characterize the biofilm production of different strains of A. baumannii and the effects of chemical compounds, especially antibiotics, on biofilm formation. In this study, no statistically significant relationship was observed between the ability to form a biofilm and the antimicrobial susceptibility of the A. baumannii clinical isolates. Biofilm formation caused by A. baumannii ATCC 17978

SUBMITTER: Lin MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7261477 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature