TABLE 2.
Correlation between biofilm formation of S. enteritidis strains and virulence
| S. enteritidis strain | Biofilm formationa | Log10 LD50 at day 3 postinfectionb |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | ++ | 2.61 |
| 27 | +++ | 2.83 |
| 33 | +++ | 2.25 |
| 57 | +++ | 2.45 |
| 942 | − | 5.29 |
| 45 | − | 4.00 |
| 4839 | − | 4.60 |
| 5161 | +++ | 1.14 |
| 3934 | +++ | 1.79 |
| 1344 | +++ | 2.87 |
| 4271 | +++ | 2.26 |
| 5507 | ++ | 3.18 |
| 5996 | ++ | 2.89 |
| 6268 | ++ | 2.94 |
Subjective quantification of biofilm formation after incubation in the test medium.
LD50 for day-old chicks following i.p. challenge.