nosocomial infections and a great concern to immunocompromised individuals especially in
the cases of cystic fibrosis, AIDS and burn wounds. The pathogenicity of P. aeruginosa is
largely directed by the quorum sensing (QS) system. Hence, QS may be considered an
important therapeutic target to combat P. aeruginosa infections. The anti-quorum sensing
and anti-biofilm efficacy of aromatic aldehyde, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) against P …