Detection of icaAD Gene and Biofilm Formation in Staphylococcus aureus Isolates from Wound Infections
Wound infections are a common cause of staphylococcal infections. An ability of S.aureus is to adhere and form biofilm on host surfaces. Biofilm is an exopolysaccharide, a slime matrix around multiple layers of cells and is mediated by expression of the icaADBC operon. The present study evaluated th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2006-06-01
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Series: | Iranian Journal of Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/2354.pdf&manuscript_id=2354 |