Biofilm Production and Antibiogram Profiles in and Salmonella.

and are important enteric pathogens associated with a variety of infections. Biofilm formation and antimicrobial resistance are important characteristics making these pathogens a concern in terms of strong attachment to substrates, expression of virulence markers and difficult removal. The present study investigates the biofilm-forming ability and antibiogram patterns among and . A total of 200 . and 100 isolates received at National Salmonella and Escherichia Centre were identified by biochemical testing, followed by serotyping. Biofilm production was detected by Tissue Culture Plate method. The isolates were further subjected to Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing by the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. 113 (56.5%) . isolates and 79 (79%) isolates were detected as biofilm producers. A total of 114(57%). isolates and 31(31%) isolates were found to be resistant to multiple drugs when Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing was carried out. Antibiotic resistance was found to be significantly higher in biofilm producing salmonella ( = ) whereas in the case of the difference remained non-significant ( = ). The capability to produce biofilm along with acquiring high level of antimicrobial resistance in salmonella and provide enhanced survival potential in adverse environments. Therefore, it becomes a serious cause of concern for public health authorities considering the virulence of these bacteria and their association with different disease conditions and requires urgent intervention with regards to control and prevention strategies.