Detection of Biofilm Production of Yersinia enterocolitica Strains Isolated from Infected Children and Comparative Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Biofilm Versus Planktonic Forms

Background and Objectives The ability of Yersinia species to produce biofilms has not been hitherto systematically studied, although there is evidence, that Y. enterocolitica is able to form biofilms on inanimate surfaces. The present study aimed to detect the production of biofilms by 60 clinical strains of Y. enterocolitica and to compare the antimicrobial susceptibility of planktonic versus biofilm-forming bacteria.