Biofilm morphotypes and population structure among Staphylococcus epidermidis from commensal and clinical samples

Bacterial species comprise related genotypes that can display divergent phenotypes with important clinical implications. Staphylococcus epidermidis is a common cause of nosocomial infections and, critical to its pathogenesis, is its ability to adhere and form biofilms on surfaces, thereby moderating...

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Main Authors: Harris, L, Murray, S, Pascoe, B, Bray, J, Meric, G, Magerios, L, Wilkinson, T, Jeeves, R, Rohde, H, Schwarz, S, de Lencastre, H, Miragaia, M, Rolo, J, Bowden, R, Jolley, K, Maiden, M, Mack, D, Sheppard, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2016