Probiotic lactic acid bacteria as a means of preventing in vitro urinary catheter colonization and biofilm formation
Abstract Background Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are the most common infections found in healthcare facilities. Urinary catheters predispose the development of CAUTIs by destroying natural barriers and providing a source for infection and biofilm formation (BF). This study a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2023-01-01
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Series: | Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s42506-022-00124-2 |