Table 2. Observed minimal biofilm eradication concentrations (MBEC) for 30 and 120 minute exposures of dilute CAGE against 72 hour old biofilms of selected ESKAPE pathogens.
30 minute exposure | 120 minute exposure | |||
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Species | MBEC (% v:v in water) | MBEC (mM) | MBEC (% v:v in water) | MBEC (mM) |
A. baumanii | 1.25 | 28.4 | 0.625 | 14.2 |
E. cloacae | 1.25 | 28.4 | <0.156 | <3.56 |
Enterococcus sp | 2.5 | 56.8 | 0.625 | 14.2 |
K. pneumoniae | 5.0 | 113.6 | 1.25 | 28.4 |
P. aeruginosa | >10 | >227.2 | 1.25 | 28.4 |
S. aureus (MSSA) | 1.25 | 28.4 | 0.625 | 14.2 |
S. aureus (MRSA) | 2.5 | 56.8 | 0.313 | 7.11 |
S. aureus (MRSA) | 5.0 | 113.6 | 0.625 | 14.2 |
S. aureus (MRSA) | 2.5 | 56.8 | 0.313 | 7.11 |
S. aureus (MRSA) | 1.25 | 28.4 | 0.313 | 7.11 |
S. aureus (MRSA) | 2.5 | 56.8 | 0.625 | 14.2 |