Event Title
Inhibition of Adhesion and Biofilm Formation of Staphyloccocus saprophyticus by Cranberry
Event Website
http://www.bates.edu/mt-david-summit.xml
Start Date
1-4-2011 1:45 PM
End Date
1-4-2011 3:00 PM
Description
The purpose of my yearlong thesis is to study the connection between cranberry juice and the inhibition of growth and biofilm formation by Staphylococcus saprophyticus, the second-most common cause of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in college-aged women. Cranberry has traditionally been used as a natural or folk remedy for a multitude of infections, including UTIs. Clinically isolated strains of S. saprophyticus and two controls, Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis, were tested for viability in the presence of cranberry. Dilutions of uropathogens were pretreated with varying concentrations of cranberry juice in broth, and were plated to assay for growth. Scanning electron microscopy was used to visualize any inhibitory effect. Demonstration of an inhibitory effect by cranberry on uropathogens could further support the usage of cranberry as an alternative, non-antibiotic prevention or treatment option for UTIs.
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Inhibition of Adhesion and Biofilm Formation of Staphyloccocus saprophyticus by Cranberry
The purpose of my yearlong thesis is to study the connection between cranberry juice and the inhibition of growth and biofilm formation by Staphylococcus saprophyticus, the second-most common cause of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in college-aged women. Cranberry has traditionally been used as a natural or folk remedy for a multitude of infections, including UTIs. Clinically isolated strains of S. saprophyticus and two controls, Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis, were tested for viability in the presence of cranberry. Dilutions of uropathogens were pretreated with varying concentrations of cranberry juice in broth, and were plated to assay for growth. Scanning electron microscopy was used to visualize any inhibitory effect. Demonstration of an inhibitory effect by cranberry on uropathogens could further support the usage of cranberry as an alternative, non-antibiotic prevention or treatment option for UTIs.
http://scarab.bates.edu/mt_david_summit/MDS2011/02Poster/28