Phenotypic and genotypic analysis of biofilm production by Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from infection and colonization samples

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen associated with healthcare-related infections, affecting mainly patients with underlying diseases and immunosuppression. This microorganism has several virulence mechanisms that favour its pathogenesis, including the product...

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Main Authors: Rodrigo Lira Rodrigues, Jailton Lobo da Costa Lima, Kêsia Xisto da Fonseca Ribeiro de Sena, Maria Amélia Vieira Maciel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT) 2020-10-01
Series:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822020000100367&tlng=en