Open AccessEvaluation of Enrofloxacin Sensitivity on Free and Biofilm Form of Salmonella Pullorum
Author(s) -
G. Kavitha,
G.K. Chandrakala,
S. M. Byregowda
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
the indian journal of veterinary sciences and biotechnology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2395-1176
pISSN - 2394-0247
DOI - 10.21887/ijvsbt.14.3.8
Subject(s) - enrofloxacin , biofilm , minimum bactericidal concentration , minimum inhibitory concentration , microbiology and biotechnology , salmonella , chemistry , biology , antibiotics , bacteria , ciprofloxacin , genetics
In the present study, Enrofloxacin sensitivity of free/planktonic and biofilm forms of Salmonella Pullorum was assessed for a period of 20 days. The parameters like Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC), Minimum Bactericidal Concentration(MBC) and Biofilm Elimination Concentration (BEC) were evaluated. The investigation revealed that the MIC and MBC values for biofilm form were found to be slightly higher than planktonic form. The values of MIC and MBC of enarofloxacin againstplanktonic as well as biofilm forms of S. Pullorum were found non significant (P>0.05) during the study period. The BEC values obtained were found higher than the MBC values. Hence, the findings suggested that the fluroquinolone antibacterialdrug, enrofloxacin was found effective against the planktonic and biofilm forms of S. Pullorum and can be used for its management.