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Blue Laser Inhibits Bacterial Growth of Staphylococcus aureus , Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa

2015; Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.; Volume: 33; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1089/pho.2014.3854

1557-8550

Natanael Teixeira Alves de Sousa, Marcos Ferracioli Santos, Rosana Caetano Gomes, Hugo Evangelista Brandino, Roberto Martínez, Rinaldo Roberto de Jesus Guirro,

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Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of blue laser on bacterial growth of the main species that usually colonize cutaneous ulcers, as well as its effect over time following irradiation. Background data: The use of blue laser has been described as an adjuvant therapeutic method to inhibit bacterial growth, but there is no consensus about the best parameters to be used. Methods: Strains of Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853, and Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 were suspended in saline solution at a concentration of 1.5×103 colony forming units (CFU)/mL. Next, 300 μL of this suspension was transferred to a microtitulation plate and exposed to a single blue laser irradiation (450 nm) at fluences of 0 (control), 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 J/cm2. Each suspension was spread over the surface of a Petri plate before being incubated at 37°C, and counts of CFU were determined after 24 and 48 h. Results: Blue laser inhibited the growth of S. aureus and P. aeruginosa at fluences >6 J/cm2. On the other hand, E. coli was inhibited at all fluences tested, except at 24 J/cm2. Conclusions: Blue laser light was capable of inhibiting bacterial growth at low fluences over time, thus presenting no time-dependent effect.