Identification of Pathogenic Factors in Klebsiella pneumoniae Using Impedimetric Sensor Equipped with Biomimetic Surfaces

Identification of Pathogenic Factors in Klebsiella pneumoniae Using Impedimetric Sensor Equipped with Biomimetic Surfaces

K. pneumoniae is an opportunistic pathogen that causes nosocomial infections, such as, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, septic shock, and gastro intestinal disease. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), capsular polysaccharide, and fimbriae are recognized major virulence factors of K. pneumoniae and play ke...

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Main Authors: Duyen Thi Ngoc Huynh, Ah-Young Kim, Young-Rok Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-06-01
Series:Sensors
Subjects:
impedimetric sensor
virulence factors
Klebsiella pneumoniae
lipopolysaccharide
fimbriae
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/17/6/1406

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