Antimicrobial Activity of Biosurfactants against Biofilm producers isolated from Medical Devices.

Volume 20 No 6 (2022)

Pooja Sharma , Dr. Sharvari Samant

DOI: 10.14704/nq.2022.20.6.NQ22938

Abstract

Background: Biofilm-producing bacteria have increased morbidity and mortality in patients with indwelling medical devices. There is a need to have effective treatment against biofilm- producing bacteria. Biosurfactants may have applications in the treatment of such patients. Biosurfactants are nontoxic and biodegradable compounds produced by organisms utilizing petrol as a carbon source

Keywords

:antimicrobial activity, biosurfactants, critical micelle concentration, oil displacement assay, andsurface tension

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