ABSTRACT
Introduction:
The Enterobacter genus is formed by lactose-fermenting bacteria. These microorganisms cause a wide range of hospital infections such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections and wounds; and they are associated with the colonization of medical devices.
Objective:
To define the resistance profile and the biofilm production of Enterobacter sp. strains isolated from pressure ulcers.
Materials and methods:
A quantitative field research (documentary) type laboratory study performed at a hospital in the municipality of Petrolina (PE). Samples were collected from 30 wounds of internal medicine inpatients with stage II pressure ulcers, using the Z-technique with sterile swabs, from February to May 2014.
Results:
The most prevalent bacteria were Enterobacter sp. and Escherichia coli. All proved multiresistant to antibiotics. Most strains of Enterobacter sp. were classified as moderate biofilm producer.
Conclusion:
The strains of Enterobacter sp. showed high resistance to the antimicrobials used in clinical routine.
Key words:
Enterobacter; biofilms; pressure ulcer; microbial drug resistance
