Medycyna Wet. 62 (9), 1061-1064, 2006
| Wolska K., Pawlak M., Jakubczak A. |
| Hydrophobic properties of Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains |
| The aim of the study was to evaluate the hydrophobicity of 88 Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains isolated from humans and various animals. The hydrophobicity of the strains was defined by the BATH (Bacterial Adhesion to Hydrocarbon Test) method of Rosenberg et al. and by the SAT (Salt Aggregation Test) method of Lindhal et al. Bacteria were grown for 24 h at 37° C in tryptic soy broth (Difco). Nearly half of the strains demonstrated hydrophobic properties. 46.6% strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa adhered to para-xylene and 45.46% strains aggregated at low salt concentration. Most of the strains showed weak hydrophobicity. A strong hydrophobicity was found amongst strains isolated from minks and fish in particular. |
| Keywords: hydrophobicity, Pseudomonas aeruginosa |