Biofilm formation by gram-negative bacteria on central venous catheter connectors: effect of conditioning films in a laboratory model

J Clin Microbiol. 2001 Jun;39(6):2294-7. doi: 10.1128/JCM.39.6.2294-2297.2001.

Abstract

Human blood components have been shown to enhance biofilm formation by gram-positive bacteria. We investigated the effect of human blood on biofilm formation on the inner lumen of needleless central venous catheter connectors by several gram-negative bacteria, specifically Enterobacter cloacae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Pantoea agglomerans. Results suggest that a conditioning film of blood components promotes biofilm formation by these organisms in an in vitro system.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Adhesion
  • Biofilms / growth & development*
  • Blood
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / instrumentation*
  • Catheters, Indwelling / microbiology*
  • Colony Count, Microbial
  • Gram-Negative Bacteria / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Models, Biological