Inhibitory Activity of <i>Oliveria decumbens</i> Essential Oil on <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Biofilm and Planktonic Cells

Background: Staphylococcus aureus is a pathogenic bacterium that forms biofilms on biotic and abiotic surfaces. Biofilm formation important for researchers because it increases the risk of food contamination in industry, pathogenicity bacteria, damages equipment. The main purpose this study was to find out antimicrobial antibiofilm properties Oliveria decumbens essential oil (Od-EO) against aureus. Methods: In study, antibacterial anti-biofilm Od-EO were tested four strong biofilm producers. S. isolates obtained from humans. planktonic investigated using disk diffusion method; further, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) bactericidal (MBC) determined. microtiter plate (MTP) method slime production evaluation used assess effect formation. Results: indicated activity After performing tests related Od-EO, found significantly reduced thus inhibited Conclusions: its components can be as new agent medical, dental, industry