Iron and Acinetobacter baumannii Biofilm Formation
Acinetobacter baumannii is an emerging nosocomial pathogen, responsible for infection outbreaks worldwide. The pathogenicity of this bacterium is mainly due to its multidrug-resistance and ability to form biofilm on abiotic surfaces, which facilitate long-term persistence in the hospital setting. G...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-08-01
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Series: | Pathogens |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/3/3/704 |