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[The inhibitory effect of alkyl-aryl-sulfonate on the swarming of proteus bacteria]. 1975

W Abadjieff

Tests were carried out on 16 strains of Proteus to determine the smallest amount of alkylarylsulfone that prevents complete swarming of the bacteria, restricting it to band only 1-2 mm wide. This was achieved by adding 0.0075% of detergent to Gassner's medium. The result was easily visible on the surface of inoculated plates. It was also shown that this inhibitory effect on the flagellar apparatus of Proteus and also Salmonella was purely temporary being due to a reversible reduction of this apparatus.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011511 Proteus A genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that occurs in the intestines of humans and a wide variety of animals, as well as in manure, soil, and polluted waters. Its species are pathogenic, causing urinary tract infections and are also considered secondary invaders, causing septic lesions at other sites of the body.
D000476 Alkanesulfonates Organic esters or salts of sulfonic acid derivatives containing an aliphatic hydrocarbon radical. Alkyl Sulfonates,Sulfonates, Alkyl
D000942 Antigens, Bacterial Substances elaborated by bacteria that have antigenic activity. Bacterial Antigen,Bacterial Antigens,Antigen, Bacterial
D001190 Arylsulfonates Organic sulfonic acid esters or salts which contain an aromatic hydrocarbon radical. Aryl Sulfonates,Sulfonates, Aryl
D012475 Salmonella A genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that utilizes citrate as a sole carbon source. It is pathogenic for humans, causing enteric fevers, gastroenteritis, and bacteremia. Food poisoning is the most common clinical manifestation. Organisms within this genus are separated on the basis of antigenic characteristics, sugar fermentation patterns, and bacteriophage susceptibility.

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