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Ciprofloxacin's Role in Disrupting Biofilms and Antibiotic Resistance in Uropathogenic Escherichia coli from Anbar Provinces

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Last updated: 01 Jan 2025

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Pharmacology & Toxicology

Abstract

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is responsible for 70%-95% of urinary tract infections (UTIs), with biofilm formation significantly contributing to antibiotic resistance. This study investigates the relationship between biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance in uropathogenic E. coli, and assesses the effect of Ciprofloxacin (CIP) on biofilm development. E. coli strains were isolated from UTI patients and their biofilm-forming abilities were evaluated using Tube and Microtiter plate assays. The minimum inhibitory concentration (sub-MIC) of CIP was determined through resazurin assays and growth curve analysis. The impact of CIP on biofilm formation was assessed by comparing biofilm production in treated versus untreated isolates, with statistical significance determined using the t-test (p < 0.05). Out of 35 samples, 30 E. coli isolates were identified, with 98% exhibiting biofilm production of varying intensities (strong, moderate, and weak). The sub-MIC of CIP was found to be 0.1 mg/ml, which reduced biofilm formation by 75%, lowering the mean biofilm production from 0.06 to 0.02, with statistically significant results (p < 0.05). The findings suggest a notable link between biofilm formation, antibiotic resistance, and E. coli pathogenicity. Sub-MIC CIP effectively inhibits biofilm formation without adversely affecting bacterial growth, indicating its potential as a therapeutic option for managing biofilm-associated bacterial infections.

DOI

10.21608/ejvs.2024.288261.2069

Keywords

Urinary Tract infections, Uropathogenic E. coli, MDR, Biofilm, ciprofloxacin, Antibiotic resistance

Authors

First Name

Hadeel

Last Name

Knoush

MiddleName

Ahmed

Affiliation

Department of Medical Laboratories Techniques, College of Health and Medical Technology, University of Al-Maarif, Al-Anbar, 31001, Iraq.

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hadeel.knoush234@gmail.com

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Abdul Salam

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Abdul Sattar

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Department of Medical Laboratories Techniques, College of Health and Medical Technology, University of Al-Maarif, Al-Anbar, 31001, Iraq.

Email

ssghany2000@gmail.com

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First Name

Ali

Last Name

Oudah

MiddleName

Mahdi

Affiliation

Department of Medical Laboratories Techniques, College of Health and Medical Technology, University of Al-Maarif, Al-Anbar, 31001, Iraq.

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ali.mahdi@uoa.edu.iq

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First Name

Khalid

Last Name

Abd-Alhadi

MiddleName

Jamal

Affiliation

Department of Medical Laboratories Techniques, College of Health and Medical Technology, University of Al-Maarif, Al-Anbar, 31001, Iraq.

Email

elsayed22003@yahoo.com

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First Name

Khattab

Last Name

Reehan

MiddleName

Ahmad

Affiliation

Department of Medical Laboratories Techniques, College of Health and Medical Technology, University of Al-Maarif, Al-Anbar, 31001, Iraq.

Email

sghany2000@yahoo.com

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First Name

Hanan

Last Name

Hikmat

MiddleName

Aamer

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Department of Medical Laboratories Techniques, College of Health and Medical Technology, University of Al-Maarif, Al-Anbar, 31001, Iraq.

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m99077453@gmail.com

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2024-05-09

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2024-09-01

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1

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9

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1110-0222

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2357-089X

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140

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Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Sciences

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https://ejvs.journals.ekb.eg/

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Ciprofloxacin's Role in Disrupting Biofilms and Antibiotic Resistance in Uropathogenic Escherichia coli from Anbar Provinces

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23 Dec 2024