Journal article
Efficacy of Antimicrobials against Biofilms of Achromobacter and Pseudomonas
Abstract
PURPOSE: Achromobacter xylosoxidans and Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms can develop in ophthalmic products and accessories such as contact lens cases, leading to the development of ocular infections. This study evaluated the efficacy of the antimicrobials polyaminopropyl biguanide (PAPB) and benzalkonium chloride (BAK) against A. xylosoxidans and P. aeruginosa biofilms.
METHODS: Biofilms of A. xylosoxidans and P. aeruginosa used as a …
Authors
Chang JML; McCanna DJ; Subbaraman LN; Jones LW
Journal
Optometry and Vision Science, Vol. 92, No. 4, pp. 506–513
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
April 2015
DOI
10.1097/opx.0000000000000549
ISSN
1040-5488