IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

Comparative Study Of Phenotypic Methods For The Detection Of Biiofilm Formation Among Urinary Isolates

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C Munisakar Reddy, Dr. V.K.Ramnani

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Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common human infections in both catheterized and non catheterized patients. Uropathogenic organisms may produce intracellular bacterial communities called biofilm within the bladder, largely consisting of polysaccharides which prevent the access of antibiotics, antibodies, and white blood cells. The biofilms have major medical significance as they decrease the susceptibility to the antimicrobial agents. Furthermore, the proximity of cells within a biofilm can facilitate a plasmid exchange and hence enhance the spread of antimicrobial resistance

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