Exploring Dangerous Connections between Klebsiella pneumoniae Biofilms and Healthcare-Associated Infections

Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are a huge public health concern, particularly when the etiological agents are multidrug resistant. The ability of bacteria to develop biofilm is a helpful skill, both to persist within hospital units and to increase antibiotic resistance. Although the links be...

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Main Authors: Maria Bandeira, Patricia Almeida Carvalho, Aida Duarte, Luisa Jordao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-08-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/3/3/720

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