Antimicrobial Treatment of Staphylococcus aureus Biofilms

Autor: Felipe Francisco Tuon, Paula Hansen Suss, Joao Paulo Telles, Leticia Ramos Dantas, Nícolas Henrique Borges, Victoria Stadler Tasca Ribeiro
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Antibiotics, Vol 12, Iss 1, p 87 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2079-6382
DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12010087
Popis: Staphylococcus aureus is a microorganism frequently associated with implant-related infections, owing to its ability to produce biofilms. These infections are difficult to treat because antimicrobials must cross the biofilm to effectively inhibit bacterial growth. Although some antibiotics can penetrate the biofilm and reduce the bacterial load, it is important to understand that the results of routine sensitivity tests are not always valid for interpreting the activity of different drugs. In this review, a broad discussion on the genes involved in biofilm formation, quorum sensing, and antimicrobial activity in monotherapy and combination therapy is presented that should benefit researchers engaged in optimizing the treatment of infections associated with S. aureus biofilms.
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