Virulence factors study of Alcaligens isolated from urinary tract infection of diabetic patients

Abstract

The study showed that, all isolates of Alcaligenes were able to produce - lactamase and Slime layer while they were incapable to produce Lecithenase, Lipase, DNase and Neurotoxin. They were also exhibited a sepecific affinity to adhere to epithelial cells which were isolated from diabetic urine. Moreover , Alcaligenes isolates showed absolute resistance to several antibiotics such as Amoxcillin, Sulfonamides and Cefotaxime, while they were sensitive to Amikacin, Ciprofloxacin and Neomycin .