Importance of Enterococcus spp. for Forming a Biofilm
2018
The aim of this study was to monitor the capability of
Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium to form
biofilms. Enterococci isolates originated from individual milk,
bulk milk samples and environmental swabs obtained at farm
level, dairy plant level including semi and final dairy
products. Biofilm formation potential was determined by growing
the tested strains in glass tubes containing BHI medium. The
capability of forming biofilms was detected in 28% of
Enterococcus spp. Strains. Higher number of biofilm forming
strains of the Enterococcus faecium (33%) than Enterococcus
faecalis (28%) has been registered. Isolates obtained at farm
level were forming biofilms more often than isolates from plant
level and in final products (cheese and curd cheese).
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