Table 3. Formation of biofilm by S. pseudintermedius isolates.
Formation of biofilm | Healthy dogs (n = 71) | Infected dogs (n = 120) | p |
---|---|---|---|
No biofilm producer |
0 |
0 |
- |
Weak biofilm producer |
3 (4.2%) |
8 (6.6%) |
0.484 |
Moderate biofilm producer |
45 (63.4%) |
63 (52.5%) |
0.143 |
Strong biofilm producer | 23 (32.4%) | 49 (40.8%) | 0.245 |