In vitro biofilm formation by methicillin susceptible and resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from cystic fibrosis patients

Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most common pathogens isolated from respiratory tracts of Cystic Fibrosis patients (CF). The infection by this pathogen starts in early infancy, often preceding chronic infections by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The infection and colonization by methicillin-resistant S...

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Main Authors: Antonietta Lambiase, Fabio Rossano, Mariassunta Del Pezzo, Valeria Raia, Giovanna Pulcrano, Massimiliano Marano, Domenica Cerbone, Maria Rosaria Catania
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2008-12-01
Series:Microbiologia Medica
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/2564