Comparison and Detection of biofilms layers in Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli Isolated from Clinical Specimens

Received Date: Jan 20, 2020 / Accepted Date: Feb 17, 2020 / Published Date: Feb 19, 2020 Abstract Biofilms are the community that probably represents the mode of growth for microbes in most environments. Biofilms are typically surrounded by an extracellular matrix that provides structure and protection to the community. The mechanisms that different bacteria employ to form biofilms vary, frequently depending on environmental conditions and specific strain attributes. Biofilm formation begins with attachment of bacteria to biotic surface such as host cell. After attachment, aggregation of bacteria is started by cell-cell adhesion. Dispersion is started by certain conditions such as phenol-soluble modulinos. For studying and comparing the different layers of biofilm formation in our model organism like Staphylococcus and Escherichia we used slide detection technique and the extent of biofilm formation is measured using the crystal violet (CV) dye. Using these bacteria as examples, we compared the key sizes of 3 layers of the biofilms as well as effect of antibiotics on these layers.


Introduction
Biofilm is a microbial community which is embedded in extracellular matrix channel. They are unaffected by the defense mechanisms of phagocytosis and antibiotic treatment. The ability of a microorganism to develop biofilm is due to virulence factor which cause many chronic infections. They  Page: 10 www.raftpubs.com biofilms by slide detection method. The size of layers of biofilm can range from single cell layer to substantial layer which is encased in polymeric environment. Staphylococcus aureus can produce a multilayered biofilm embedded with a glycocalyx with heterogeneous protein expression while Escherichia coli can produce a constantly hydrated viscous layer protecting embedded bacteria host defenses by preventing recognition of biofilm bacteria by immune system. Antibiotic treatment can change the size of layers and other physical factors or can eliminate the complete biofilm population. Several antibiotics like oxacillin, vancomycin have reduced penetrations throughout layers of Sauers and E. coli.

Materials and Methods
For growing a biofilm firstly, we brought two slides and gently heated it over the Bunsen burner. We had grown a culture of the Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli in a rich medium for 48 hours at 37°C. Meanwhile we gently submerged the slides in a small tub of water for washing. Then we used Gram method for staining biofilms. Then at the last step we observed it under the microscope (x100). We measured the layers in Scope Photo 3 times every layer and calculated its mean and error.

Results
After performing the above steps, we have obtained the following results. Biofilms consist of several layers and contain channels and chambers. This composition depends on strains. We established 4 layers in which the names of the layers were: Ist layer-Layer of new paricles, IInd layer-Layer of channels, IIIrd layer-Dark layer (matrix production), IV th layer-Layer of per sisters.

Discussion
The first biofilm was discovered by Antony Von Leeuwenhoek in 17 th century when he saw his microbial aggregates of his plaques of teeth. Then the term "Biofilm" was coined by Bill Costerton in 1978. There are various methods to detect biofilm production like Tissue Culture Plate (TCP), Tube method (TM), Congo Red Agar method (CRA), bioluminescent assay, piezoelectric sensors, and fluorescent microscopic examination. By our opinion S. aureus needs more matrix production than E. coli and use this mechanism as protection from antibiotic action. S. aureus can produce a multilayered biofilm embedded within glycocalyx and so it is antimicrobial resistant. The ability of Staphylococcus aureus to produce a biofilm is an important factor for long term persistence bacteria and also can decrease the efficacy of antibiotic therapy. It can also be identified by the presence of genes participating in the biofilm activity. Sauers has a largest III rd layer while the E. coli has largest I st layer when we compared the layers of the biofilms .

Conclusions
From these results, it can be concluded that Ist and IInd layer of both the biofilms are of same size but the 3 rd layer is about 5 times bigger in the S. aureas as compared to E. coli. Biofilm contains a layer but different microorganisms have same structure of layer and we have found Page: 11 www.raftpubs.com that the size of S. aureus have bigger third layer than E. coli.