Biofilm

Evaluation of Psidium guajava (Guava) Leaf Extract Against Gram-Negative Bacteria in Planktonic and Biofilm Lifestyles

C. J. O. Cruzada, K. J. A. Co, T. M. C. Chua, V. A. Chuabio, K. M. D. G. Cruz, D. A. M. De Castro, J. S. Chua, J. E. E. Chua, A. I. T. Contreras, K. A. Cortez, B. M. P. Crisostomo, M. K. A. Crisostomo, F. R. A. Cruz, K. M. E. Cruzado, V. A. C. Cuyegkeng & P. M. B. Medina · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: To test and compare relative efficiencies of Guava Leaf Ethanolic Extract (GLEEx) and antibiotic standards against two pathogenic gram-negative bacteria in planktonic and biofilm lifestyles. Study Design: In vitro antibacterial study. Place and Duration of Study: Department...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/12457

Antibacterial Effect of Allium akaka Herbal Extract on Planktonic and Biofilm Cells of Pathogen Bacteria in Laboratory Conditions

Salehi Mitra, Navidi Maryam & Hatami Zeinab · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: Antimicrobial effect of Allium akaka herbal extracton the formation of biofilm and colonization of clinical and food-born pathogens are important in this research. Study Design: In the recent years, traditional medicine and identification of herbs have been highly addressed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9844

Exoenzymes Activity and Biofilm Production in Candida Species Isolated from Various Clinical Specimens in Benha University Hospital, Egypt

Enas Sh. Khater & Mohamed H. Al-Nory · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Background: The frequency of severe systemic fungal diseases has increased in the last few decades. Aims: This study was done to speciate the candida isolates, to determine their antifungal susceptibility pattern and to detect biofilm formation and exoenzymes (phospholipase and p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/7879

Evaluation of Phospholipase Activity in Biofilm Forming Candida Species Isolated from Intensive Care Unit Patients

Sachin Deorukhkar & Santosh Saini · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Aims: To evaluate phospholipase activity in biofilm forming Candida spp. isolated from patients admitted in intensive care unit of rural tertiary care hospital. Study Design: A total of 135 biofilm forming Candida spp. isolated from various clinical specimens of patients admitted...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2013/4359

Farnesol Sensitivity of Serum Induced Yeast to Hyphae Morphogenesis: A Study on Fifty Clinical Isolates of Candida albicans

Vimal S. Rathod, Jayant S. Raut, Sharmila S. Raut, Sanjay R. More & Sankunny Mohan Karuppayil · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Aim: Objective of this study was to examine farnesol sensitivity of yeast to hyphae dimorphism in clinical isolates of Candida albicans. Study Design: Variations in virulence attributes contribute to variations in pathogenicity of C. albicans. Ability to switch from yeast to hyph...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2013/2939

Efficacy of Disinfectants on Candida Biofilms at Different Concentrations and Contact Times

Yasemin Oz, Ilknur Dag & Nuri Kiraz · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2012

Aims: Candida species cause a wide spectrum of diseases, including hospital-acquired and device-associated infections. The biofilm formation is a major virulence factor in Candida pathogenesis and the cells in biofilm show enhanced resistance to disinfectants. Our aim was to eval...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2012/1281