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Characterization of biofilm formed by Gram Positive Cocci in clinical samples collected from Damietta governorate

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Last updated: 24 Dec 2024

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Biology and pharmaceutical sciences.

Abstract

Biofilm production by Gram-positive Cocci in clinical samples is widespread around the world. It is a potential threat to human health. The objective of this study was to assess the antibiotic resistance of Gram-positive Cocci in clinical samples collected from Damietta governorate both prior to and following the production of biofilm, while also examining the genetic alterations of the ClpC gene. A total of 117 clinical samples were gathered, out of which 100 were found to have pathogenic bacterial strains (i.e., urine, throat swap, vagina swap) from male and female. Fifty strains were identified as Gram-positive cocci (Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Strreptococcus pneumoniae, Enterococcus faecalis, and Micrococcus varians). All strains examined demonstrated the capacity to generate biofilm. The strains underwent sensitivity testing against a total of nineteen commercially available antibiotics before and after bacterial biofilm formation. Meropenem (MEM-10 mg) was the most commonly used drug for the treatment of isolated pathogens and affected all strains, with 98% before biofilm formation and 92% after biofilm formation, while Cefazolin (CZ-30 mg) had the lowest effects (16% before biofilm formation and 6% after biofilm formation). The Multiple Antibiotic Resistance Index (MARI) was calculated for the strains under examination before and after biofilm formation. Furthermore, a quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was conducted to analyze the relative gene expression of ClpC in two samples of Staphylococcus aureus. ClpC is a crucial factor for stress tolerance, growth recovery, and cell death. The ClpC gene has an effect on bacterial biofilm.

DOI

10.21608/ajbas.2023.226928.1164

Keywords

Key Words: Gram Positive, biofilm formation, clinical samples

Authors

First Name

Heba

Last Name

Obeid

MiddleName

Khalaf

Affiliation

Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Port Said University, Port Said, 42524, Egypt

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hebakhalaf92@gmail.com

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29205171100267

First Name

Mohamed

Last Name

Abou-Dobara

MiddleName

Mohamed

Affiliation

Botany and microbiology department, faculty of science, Damietta University

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aboudobara@du.edu.eg

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First Name

Mahmoud

Last Name

Zaky

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-

Affiliation

Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Port Said University, Port Said, 42524, Egypt

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zakymahmoud67@gmail.com

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First Name

Moataz

Last Name

Tawfik

MiddleName

M.

Affiliation

Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Port Said University, Port Said, 42524, Egypt

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motaz36@yahoo.com

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Volume

5

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1

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45182

Issue Date

2024-01-01

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2023-08-13

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2024-01-01

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1

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15

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2682-275X

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947

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Alfarama Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences

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Characterization of biofilm formed by Gram Positive Cocci in clinical samples collected from Damietta governorate

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24 Dec 2024