Staphylococcus aureus biofilm and the role of bacteriophages in its eradication

The ability to form biofilm is an important virulence factor of many microorganisms. Infections involving biofilms account for approx. 65% of all human infections. Biofilms may develop on intravascular catheters or implanted devices such as prosthetic heart valves. Implanted devices are covered by b...

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Main Authors: Natalia Łubowska, Lidia Piechowicz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Index Copernicus International S.A. 2018-01-01
Series:Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej
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Online Access:http://phmd.pl/gicid/01.3001.0011.5965