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Importance of Enterococcus spp. for Forming a Biofilm

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  • L. Necidová

    (Department of Milk Hygiene and Technology, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, 612 42 Brno, Czech Republic)

  • B. Janštová

    (Department of Milk Hygiene and Technology, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, 612 42 Brno, Czech Republic)

  • S. Karpíšková

    (Czech Collection of Microorganisms, Faculty of Science Masaryk University, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic, *E-mail: necidoval@vfu.cz)

  • Š. Cupáková

    (Department of Milk Hygiene and Technology, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, 612 42 Brno, Czech Republic)

  • M. Dušková

    (Department of Milk Hygiene and Technology, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, 612 42 Brno, Czech Republic)

  • R. Karpíšková

    (Department of Milk Hygiene and Technology, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, 612 42 Brno, Czech Republic)

Abstract

The aim of this study was to monitore the capability of Enterococcus fecalis and Enterococcus fecium 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 glas 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 plant level were forming biofilms more often than isolates from plant level and in final products (cheese and curd cheese), no isolate has been seen to be able to form biofilm.

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  • L. Necidová & B. Janštová & S. Karpíšková & Š. Cupáková & M. Dušková & R. Karpíšková, 2009. "Importance of Enterococcus spp. for Forming a Biofilm," Czech Journal of Food Sciences, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 27(SpecialIs), pages 354-356.
    • Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlcjf:v:27:y:2009:i:specialissue1:id:1087-cjfs
    DOI: 10.17221/1087-CJFS
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