Biofilms a Rabble-rouser in the Environment Leading to Antibiotics Resistance

Abstract

Background: Bacteria inherent biofilm resistance and it’s very difficult to overcome, even when appropriate antibiotic treatments are provided. They exhibit resistance to antibiotics by various methods like restricted penetration of antibiotic into biofilms, decreased growth rate and expression of resistance genes.
Diagnostic Methods: Phenotypic and Genotypic methods.
Treatment: For eradication of the biofilms concentrations of antibiotics in excess of the MIC are required. Probiotics (Good Bacteria) reduces upper respiratory tract infections.
Conclusion: Owing to injudicious use of topical antibiotics, Multi Drug Resistant Bacteria are becoming more resistant to most of the available antibiotics leading to Biofilm formation.