Clostridium difficile forms variable biofilms on abiotic surface. (October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pantaléon, V.; Monot, M.; Eckert, C.; Hoys, S.; Collignon, A.; Janoir, C.; Candela, T.
• Is Part Of: Anaerobe. Volume 53(2018)
• Page Start: 34
• Page End: 37
• Publication Date: 2018-10
• Subjects: Clostridium difficile -- Biofilm -- Motility; Anaerobic infections -- Periodicals; Anaerobic bacteria -- Periodicals; Bacterial diseases -- Periodicals; Computer network resources; Anaerobic protozoa -- Periodicals; 579.3
• DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2018.05.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1075-9964

Abstract

Abstract: Clostridium difficile can form biofilms. Thirty-seven strains were characterized for their ability to form a biofilm, adhesion on an inert surface and hydrophobicity. No correlation between the ability to form a biofilm and the strain virulence was highlighted. However, non-motile strains were not able to form a high biofilm. Highlights: 37 strains of Clostridium difficile were tested for their ability to form a biofilm. No correlation between the ability to form a biofilm and virulence was highlighted. Non-motile strains are not able to form high biofilm.