Detection of hemolysin and gelatinase in uropathological Escherichia coli Niyas F. Mariyam1,*, Gopinath P2,** 1Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Department of Microbiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India 2Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India *Corresponding Author E-mail: marlog7494@gmail.com
**gopu.myco@gmail.com
Online published on 21 August, 2018. Abstract Background Urinary tract infection(UTI) is a major public health concernin developing countries. Most UTIs are caused by E.coli, accounting for up to 90% of community acquired UTIs. Materials and methods A total of 20 clinical isolates of uropathological E.coli(UPEC) were subjected for antibiotic sensitivity pattern and virulence assay such as hemolysin and gelatinase production. Results 100% of our isolates were hemolysin producers, whereas none of the isolates were positive for gelatinase production. Conclusion Hemolysin might play a crucial role in initiation of UTI in hospitalized individuals. Drug resistance can also be the factor for the treatment failure cases. Top Keywords Hemolysin, Gelatinase, Enterotoxigenic, uropathology. Top |