Bacillus Spp. isolated from the conjunctiva and their potential antimicrobial activity against other eye pathogens

Background: In this study, we attempted to screen and investigate antibacterial activity of Bacillus species, which were isolated from conjunctiva, against other eyes pathogens. Methods: To examine predominant isolates of Bacillus subtilis , B. pumilus , B. cereus and B. mojevensis , isolated from c...

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Published in:African health sciences 2014-06, Vol.2 (14)
Main Authors: Kıvanç, Sertaç Argun, Takım, Murat, Kıvanç, Merih, Güllülü, Gülay
Format: Article
Language:English
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antibacterial activity
Bacillus spp
conjunctiva
eyes pathogens
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Summary:Background: In this study, we attempted to screen and investigate antibacterial activity of Bacillus species, which were isolated from conjunctiva, against other eyes pathogens. Methods: To examine predominant isolates of Bacillus subtilis , B. pumilus , B. cereus and B. mojevensis , isolated from conjunctiva for their antimicrobial activity against indicator microorganisms as Micrococcus luteus , Staphyloccocus aureus , S. epidermidis , S. hominis , S. lugdunensis , S. warneri , S. haemolyticus , B. cereus, Listeria monocytogenes , and Proteus mirabilis . Growth inhibitions of indicator microorganisms were tested using agar diffusion tests by cells and supernatants of five B. mojevensis, one B. subtilis, four B. cereus and five B. pumilus strains which were isolated from conjunctiva. Results:The Bacillus isolates showed variable ability of inhibition against the tested microorganisms. Two strains of B. pumillus, 1 strain of B. subtilis, 5 strains of B. mojevensis, 1 strain of B. cereus were efficacious against the tested microorganisms. Most resistant microorganism to these bacteria was Proteus mirabilis. Two of Gram positive bacteria, S. lugdenensis (K15-9) and S. aureus (SDA48), were also found as resistant. Conclusions: In this study, Bacillus spp isolated from conjunctiva showed antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria. Human eye-derived microorganisms and their antimicrobial effects might be a useful source of natural products for the future.
ISSN:1680-6905