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 …

Background: Infections caused by biofilm-producing microbes are associated with common
human illnesses that are difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance, especially when the …

Staphylococcus aureus is an opportunistic bacteria and a leading cause of nosocomial and
community infections. It can acquire resistance to all the antibiotics. A total 313 …

Microbial biofilms pose a great threat for patients requiring indwelling medical devices
(IMDs), as it is difficult to remove them. It is, therefore, crucial to follow an appropriate method …

Background & Objective: Staphylococcus aureus causes problems in hospitals and it has
emerged as a serious agent acquired from the environment in recent years. One of the …

Background: Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus strains are a major public health
challenge worldwide, especially in specialized burn hospitals. Infections caused by S …

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the antibiogram of biofilm producing bacteria
isolated from urine of patients in three hospitals in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Study Design …

Background: Biofilm are groups of microorganism encased in a matrix of extracellular
polysaccharide (slime), called polysaccharide intercellular adhesion (PIA). Bacteria …

The hospital environment and the fomites are the major sources of nosocomial infection. The
majority of infections are transmitted directly or indirectly by environmental contamination …

Background: Biofilm formation by pathogens is of great clinical importance as it mediates
persistence and resistance to antibiotics, hence posing difficulty in treatment and …