Versatility of Biofilm Matrix Molecules in <named-content content-type="genus-species">Staphylococcus epidermidis</named-content> Clinical Isolates and Importance of Polysaccharide Intercellular Adhesin Expression during High Shear Stress

ABSTRACT Staphylococcus epidermidis is a leading cause of hospital-associated infections, including those of intravascular catheters, cerebrospinal fluid shunts, and orthopedic implants. Multiple biofilm matrix molecules with heterogeneous characteristics have been identified, including proteinaceou...

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Main Authors: Carolyn R. Schaeffer, Tra-My N. Hoang, Craig M. Sudbeck, Malik Alawi, Isaiah E. Tolo, D. Ashley Robinson, Alexander R. Horswill, Holger Rohde, Paul D. Fey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2016-10-01
Series:mSphere
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Online Access:https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/mSphere.00165-16