Abstract
Wound infections are caused by bacteria and/or fungi. The presence of fungal biofilms in wound beds presents a unique challenge, as fungal biofilms may be difficult to eradicate. The goal of this work was to assess the in vitro antibiofilm activity of an H2O2-producing electrochemical bandage (e-bandage) against 15 yeast isolates representing commonly encountered species. Time-dependent decreases in viable biofilm CFU counts of all isolates tested were observed, resulting in no visible colonies with 48 h of exposure by plate culture. Fluorescence microscopic analysis showed extensive cell membrane damage of biofilm cells after e-bandage treatment. Reductions in intracellular ATP levels of yeast biofilm cells were recorded post e-bandage treatment. These results suggest that exposure to H2O2-producing e-bandages reduces in vitro viable cell counts of yeast biofilms, making this a potential new topical treatment approach for fungal wound infections.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | e01792-21 |
Journal | Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy |
Volume | 66 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2022 |
Keywords
- Candida
- Electrochemical bandage
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Yeast biofilm
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases