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Formation of biofilms allows bacterial cells to survive in adverse environments. Nontuberculous mycobacteria are ubiquitous in aqueous environments, where they adhere to surfaces and create a biofilm. This has led to the emergence of healthcare-associated infections and the use of biomaterials in medicine. Essential oils (EO) are substances of natural origin whose effect on microorganisms has been the subject of numerous studies. Here, we investigated the effect of  Juniperus communis  EO on nontuberculous mycobacteria and their early and mature biofilm formation in sterilised tap water. The combination of  Juniperus communis  EO and increasing ambient temperature showed a synergistic effect on the reduction of biofilm formation of  Mycobacterium avium  and  Mycobacterium intracellulare  on a polystyrene surface. A significant antibiofilm effect of  Juniperus communis  EO was also found at subinhibitory concentrations, suggesting a potential role for it as an alternative disinfectant of natural water.

international journal of environmental health research

Juniperus communis  essential oil limit the biofilm formation of  Mycobacterium avium  and  Mycobacterium intracellulare  on polystyrene in a temperature-dependent manner