Salicylic Acid Reduces the Production of Several Potential Virulence Factors ofPseudomonas aeruginosaAssociated with Microbial Keratitis

Abstract

Purpose. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common cause of contact-lens–related microbial keratitis. This bacterium is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, and even if the infection can be treated with antibiotics, damage to the cornea resulting from the combined effect of bacteria and host factors can lead to loss of vision. The purpose of this study was to test the effect of salicylic acid on the production of potential virulence factors during the growth of P. aeruginosa.