Evaluation of different detection methods of biofilm formation in the clinical isolates

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Afreenish Hassan · National University of Sciences and Technology

Javaid Usman · Army Medical College

Fatima Kaleem · Army Medical College

Maria Omair · Army Medical College

Ali Khalid · Army Medical College

Muhammad Naeem Iqbal · Army Medical College

Abstract

We can conclude from our study that the TCP method is a more quantitative and reliable method for the detection of biofilm forming microorganisms as compared to TM and CRA methods, and it can be recommended as a general screening method for detection of biofilm producing bacteria in laboratories.

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Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing Legionella and Acanthamoeba research Oral microbiology and periodontitis research

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Published in: The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases

Volume 15, Issue 4, pp. 305-311

DOI: 10.1016/s1413-8670(11)70197-0

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Evaluation of different detection methods of biofilm formation in the clinical isolates

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