Medical Laboratory Journal
Medical Laboratory Journal
mljgoums
Medical Sciences
http://mlj.goums.ac.ir
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2538-4449
10.52547/mlj
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jalali
1398
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gregorian
2019
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Evaluation of Biofilm Formation in Staphylococcus aureus Clinical Isolates
انگل شناسی
Parasitology
مروري
Review Article
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<strong> Background and Objectives</strong>: <em>Staphylococcus aureus </em>is a common cause of nosocomial infections. The ability of <em>S. aureus </em>to form biofilm and acquire antimicrobial resistance has made this organism a major health problem. In this study, we investigate the biofilm-forming ability of <em>S. aureus </em>isolates from clinical samples.<span dir="RTL"></span><br>
<strong> Methods:</strong> Sixty <em>S. aureus</em> isolates from clinical specimens were collected from the 5th Azar Hospital of Gorgan (Iran) in 2018. The isolates were identified using conventional methods including Gram staining and biochemical tests (catalase and coagulase). Biofilm formation by <em>S. aureus </em>isolates was evaluated using a microplate-based method.<br>
<strong> Results:</strong> Of 60 <em>S. aureus</em> isolates, 47 (78.3%) strains were identified as biofilm-forming and 13 (21.7%) strains were non-biofilm-forming.<br>
<strong> Conclusion: </strong>The high prevalence of biofilm-producing <em>S. aureus</em> isolates in the 5<sup>th</sup> Azar hospital of Gorgan could pose a major health challenge with serious consequences for hospitalized patients. Therefore, it is crucial to disinfect and sterilize hospital surfaces and equipment effectively to minimize the risk of contamination and spread of bacteria in the hospital settings.<br>
<strong>Keywords: </strong>Biofilms, <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em>, sample.</div>
Biofilms, Staphylococcus aureus, sample.
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http://mlj.goums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-736-1&slc_lang=fa&sid=1
Abolfazl
Khandandel
100319475328460015833
100319475328460015833
No
Department of Microbiology, Ayatollah Amoli Branch, Islamic Azad University, Amol, Iran
Hami
Kaboosi
100319475328460015834
100319475328460015834
Yes
Department of Microbiology, Ayatollah Amoli Branch, Islamic Azad University, Amol, Iran
Ailar
Jamalli
100319475328460015835
100319475328460015835
No
Laboratory Sciences Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
Fatemeh
Peyravii Ghadikolaii
100319475328460015836
100319475328460015836
No
Department of Biology, Ghaemshahr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ghaemshahr, Iran