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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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2016
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