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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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American Society for Microbiology
2016-10-01
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Series: | mSphere |
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Online Access: | https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/mSphere.00165-16 |