General Research
Model: in_vitro
Slightly acidic electrolyzed water disrupts biofilms and effectively disinfects Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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How Acidic Water Can Help Fight Bacterial Infections
A study from Japan found that acidic electrolyzed water can disrupt biofilms and kill Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. This could be a powerful tool in preventing infections, especially for patients about to have surgery. The water's ability to break down biofilms makes it easier to kill bacteria, reducing the risk of illness.
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Publish Year 2019 Country Japan Rank Positive Journal Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy Primary Topic Whole Body Secondary TopicSurgery/Transplantation Model Cell Culture Tertiary TopicBacterial Infection Vehicle Water (Electrolysis) pH Acidic Application Culture Media Comparison Complement
Methods
Results: The amounts of alginate and biofilm decreased by 99.9% and 56.8% immersed by 30 ppm of SAEW at 25 °C for 10 min. The effectiveness of SAEW increased as the temperature increased, and the biofilm volume was reduced by 85.4% at 45 °C. Furthermore, 30 ppm SAEW completely disinfected P. aeruginosa in the biofilm, even for immersion at 15 °C for 5 min.
Results
Conclusion: Our results suggest that SAEW, a low-cost and safe chlorine disinfectant, is a useful disinfectant for biofilm-forming bacteria.