Uropathogens Preferrentially Interact with Conditioning Film Components on the Surface of Indwelling Ureteral Stents Rather than Stent Material
Despite routine implementation in urology, indwelling ureteral stents pose as a nidus for infection. Conditioning film accumulates on stents, which prime pathogen adhesion, promoting infectious biofilm formation. However, the extent to which conditioning film components play a role in facilitating b...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-09-01
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| Series: | Pathogens |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/9/9/764 |