Study of biofilm formation among uropathogens isolated from catheter-associated UTI patient from a tertiary care hospital

Background: Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is a serious health threat and challenging infection. CAUTI accounts for up to 40% of all nosocomial infections. Biofilm provides a survival strategy to microorganisms and ultimately leads to re-infections and recurrence of urinary trac...

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Main Authors: Retina Paul, Priyanka Saha, Kuhu Pal, Avi Kapoor, Arpita Sinha, Joydip Roy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara 2024-02-01
Series:Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/59265