The Effects of Capsicum annuum L. Extract on the Control of Single and Dual Biofilms of Common Pathogenic Strains Causing Urinary Tract Infection

Article history: Received: 3 May 2013 Accepted: 19 June 2013 Available online: 16 Sep 2013 ZJRMS 2014 Oct; 16(10): 65-68 Background: Biofilms directly influence the virulence and pathogenicity of a pathogen, it is optimal to employ a strategy that effectively inhibits the formation of biofilm. In this study, the antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities of extract Capsicum annuum L were examined. Materials and Methods: The eight strains were isolated from urine culture of hospitalized patients; growth and biofilm formation of strains were determined by microtiterplate method. Results: The results revealed that the concentrations of 5 and 10 mg/mL are the most restrain in the biofilm formation of the isolated plates. Conclusion: Results of this study suggest that the extract of C. annuum L may be useful alone to treat bacterial infections.

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