EFFECT OF ANTIBACTERIAL BANDAGES ON THE GROWTH OF MICROCOCCUS LUTEUS

The objective of this research is to determine whether antibacterial bandages will help prevent the growth of micrococcus luteus, a common skin bacteria. Three types of bandages, Band-Aid brand antibacterial, off brand antibacterial, and a non-antibacterial control group, were tested. To test the effectiveness of the bandages, one of each type was placed in a Petri dish streaked with micrococcus luteus and the dishes were then placed in the incubator for forty-eight hours. To collect data, the diameter of the area around the bandage not surrounded in bacteria was measured, in millimeters, using a ruler. The data was then analyzed using a two-sample t test to see which bandage type was more effective. The results of the analysis were that the Band-Aid brand and off brand were more effective in warding off micrococcus luteus than the control group. It was also concluded that when comparing the Band-Aid brand to the off brand, there was no significant difference that would show if one brand was more efficient than the other.

Research Done By:

Aylysh Gallagher
Warren Woods Tower High School

Mackenzie Grattan
Center Line High School

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