Bacillus Spp. isolated from the conjunctiva and their potential antimicrobial activity against other eye pathogens

Kivanc S. A., Takim M., Kivanc M., Gullulu G.

AFRICAN HEALTH SCIENCES, vol.14, no.2, pp.364-371, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 14 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.4314/ahs.v14i2.11
  • Journal Name: AFRICAN HEALTH SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.364-371
  • Keywords: Bacillus spp, antibacterial activity, eyes pathogens, conjunctiva, STAPHYLOCOCCUS-AUREUS MRSA, ANTIBACTERIAL COMPOUNDS, BACTERIOCIN
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: In this study, we attempted to screen and investigate antibacterial activity of Bacillus species, which were isolated from conjunctiva, against other eyes pathogens.