Use of polyvalent bacteriophages to combat biofilm of Proteus mirabilis causing catheter-associated urinary tract infections. 2018

A Maszewska, and M Zygmunt, and I Grzejdziak, and A Różalski
Department of Biology of Bacteria, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.

OBJECTIVE Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) caused by Proteus mirabilis are very difficult to treat due to the ability of biofilm formation and drug resistance of these bacteria. The aim of this study was to assess the antibiofilm activity of phages and develop phage cocktail to combat biofilm of P. mirabilis strains. RESULTS Planktonic forms and biofilms of 50 tested uropathogenic P. mirabilis strains showed different sensitivity to 13 phages used. Phages 39APmC32, 65APm2833 and 72APm5211 presenting strong antibiofilm activity were selected as cocktail components. The antibiofilm activity of phage cocktails was similar or slightly higher than that of the most active phage. A three-phage cocktail inhibited biofilm formation and destroyed biofilms of the same number of strains or 2-3 strains more compared to a single phage. The components of the three-phage cocktail did not block each other's activity. CONCLUSIONS The potential of developed anti-P. mirabilis phage cocktail as an antibiofilm agent was proved. CONCLUSIONS In this study, three broad host range phages presenting strong anti-P. mirabilis biofilm activity were selected. Additionally, high stability of these viruses makes them a useful tool for controlling the biofilms.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011513 Proteus mirabilis A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that is frequently isolated from clinical specimens. Its most common site of infection is the urinary tract.
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000900 Anti-Bacterial Agents Substances that inhibit the growth or reproduction of BACTERIA. Anti-Bacterial Agent,Anti-Bacterial Compound,Anti-Mycobacterial Agent,Antibacterial Agent,Antibiotics,Antimycobacterial Agent,Bacteriocidal Agent,Bacteriocide,Anti-Bacterial Compounds,Anti-Mycobacterial Agents,Antibacterial Agents,Antibiotic,Antimycobacterial Agents,Bacteriocidal Agents,Bacteriocides,Agent, Anti-Bacterial,Agent, Anti-Mycobacterial,Agent, Antibacterial,Agent, Antimycobacterial,Agent, Bacteriocidal,Agents, Anti-Bacterial,Agents, Anti-Mycobacterial,Agents, Antibacterial,Agents, Antimycobacterial,Agents, Bacteriocidal,Anti Bacterial Agent,Anti Bacterial Agents,Anti Bacterial Compound,Anti Bacterial Compounds,Anti Mycobacterial Agent,Anti Mycobacterial Agents,Compound, Anti-Bacterial,Compounds, Anti-Bacterial
D001435 Bacteriophages Viruses whose hosts are bacterial cells. Phages,Bacteriophage,Phage
D014552 Urinary Tract Infections Inflammatory responses of the epithelium of the URINARY TRACT to microbial invasions. They are often bacterial infections with associated BACTERIURIA and PYURIA. Infection, Urinary Tract,Infections, Urinary Tract,Tract Infection, Urinary,Tract Infections, Urinary,Urinary Tract Infection
D055499 Catheter-Related Infections Infections resulting from the use of catheters. Proper aseptic technique, site of catheter placement, material composition, and virulence of the organism are all factors that can influence possible infection. Catheter Associated Infection,Catheter Related Infection,Catheter-Associated Infections,Associated Infection, Catheter,Associated Infections, Catheter,Catheter Associated Infections,Catheter Related Infections,Catheter-Associated Infection,Catheter-Related Infection,Infection, Catheter Associated,Infection, Catheter Related,Infection, Catheter-Associated,Infection, Catheter-Related,Infections, Catheter Associated,Infections, Catheter Related,Infections, Catheter-Associated,Infections, Catheter-Related,Related Infection, Catheter,Related Infections, Catheter
D018441 Biofilms Encrustations formed from microbes (bacteria, algae, fungi, plankton, or protozoa) embedded in an EXTRACELLULAR POLYMERIC SUBSTANCE MATRIX that is secreted by the microbes. They occur on body surfaces such as teeth (DENTAL DEPOSITS); inanimate objects, and bodies of water. Biofilms are prevented from forming by treating surfaces with DENTIFRICES; DISINFECTANTS; ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS; and anti-fouling agents. Biofilm

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