# Antimicrobial Sub-MIC induces Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation without affecting the bacterial count

*PRI Rank #11 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #11 |
| 18m citations | 22 |
| Journal | BMC Infectious Diseases |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1186/s12879-024-09790-3 |
| Corresponding authors | Raghda Elawady |
| Institution | Alexandria University, Egypt |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/antimicrobial-resistance-in-staphylococcus/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1186/s12879-024-09790-3](https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09790-3)

## Topics

Staphylococcus aureus · biofilm formation · sub-MIC · sub-minimal inhibitory concentration · azithromycin · gentamicin · ciprofloxacin · doxycycline · imipenem · crystal violet staining method · quantitative PCR · spread plate method · biofilm biomass · viable bacterial count · total bacterial count · biofilm-associated infections · clinical isolates · antibiotic-induced biofilm · bacterial pathogenesis

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