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Distribution of Smf-1, Rmla, Spgm and Rpff Genes Among Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia Isolates in Relation to Biofilm-Forming Capacity Publisher Pubmed



Azimi A1 ; Aslanimehr M2 ; Yaseri M3 ; Shadkam M2 ; Douraghi M1, 4
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  1. 1. Division of Microbiology, Department of Pathobiology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Microbiology, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Food Microbiology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance Published:2020


Abstract

Objectives: The molecular mechanisms involved in biofilm formation inStenotrophomonas maltophilia are poorly understood. Here, we examined whether the presence of smf-1, rmlA, spgM and rpfF genes is associated with biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance in S. maltophilia. Methods: A total of 150 S. maltophilia isolates were collected from three tertiary-care hospitals in Iran and were identified through PCR amplification of the 23S rRNA gene. Biofilm formation was determined by microtitre plate assay. Presence of smf-1, rmlA, spgM and rpfF genes was examined by PCR. Results: Among the isolates examined, 148 (98.7%) were able to produce biofilm, of which 69 (46.0%) were strong biofilm-producers, whereas 32 (21.3%) and 47 (31.3%) were moderate and weak biofilm-producers, respectively. The frequency ofsmf-1, rmlA, spgM and rpfF was 99.3%, 98.0%, 97.3% and 70.0%, respectively. Statistical analysis indicated a direct correlation between presence of the rpfF gene and biofilm formation (P < 0.001). The high prevalence of smf-1 (99.3%) among the isolates is noted and there was a significant association between smf-1 and biofilm-forming ability (P < 0.01), but lower than rpfF. Additionally, a direct association was found between resistance to ticarcillin/clavulanate, ceftazidime, ciprofloxacin and doxycycline and strong biofilm formation in the S. maltophilia isolates (P < 0.01). Conclusion: This study demonstrated thatS. maltophilia clinical isolates significantly differ in biofilm-forming ability. Moreover, presence of rpfF and smf-1, but not spgM, could be associated with biofilm formation. This study highlights the importance of rpfF in formation of biofilm compared with the other genes involved. © 2020 The Authors
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