Evaluation of chlorhexidine and povidone iodine activity against biofilm forming Staphylococcus epidermidis clinical isolates

Background: Staphylococcus epidermidis (S. epidermidis) has emerged as a major etiological factor in implant-related infections, primarily due to its biofilm forming ability. These biofilms enhances bacterial resistance to antimicrobial agents. Aim: This study aimed to detect and characterize drug-r...

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Main Authors: amal Makled, Mohamed Ghareib, Sahar Ali, Mostafa Sharweed, Asmaa Sleem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Zagazig University, Faculty of Medicine 2024-02-01
Series:Microbes and Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://mid.journals.ekb.eg/article_332674_d8860205d945ef377a9ecd0f05012547.pdf