Comparative characterisation of the biofilm-production abilities of Staphylococcus epidermidis isolated from human skin and platelet concentrates.

CONCLUSION: Positive selection of S. epidermidis biofilm-producers during blood donation and PC manufacturing was not observed. Interestingly, ica-negative biofilm-producers seem to be negatively affected by skin disinfection, blood processing and PC storage. Furthermore, this study shows that S. epidermidis adopts a biofilm-forming phenotype in PCs regardless of its genetic background or origin.
PMID: 29388540 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Journal of Medical Microbiology - February 1, 2018 Category: Microbiology Authors: Taha M, Kohnen C, Mallya S, Kou Y, Zapata A, Ramirez-Arcos S Tags: J Med Microbiol Source Type: research