The mutability of Staphylococcal biofilms

In their natural environment, bacteria are often found as sessile populations, known as biofilms, typified by surface adherence and extracellular matrix production. This growth phase confers broad spectrum antibiotic recalcitrance, through undefined mechanisms. This work sought to investigate a role...

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Main Author: Ryder, Victoria Joanne
Other Authors: Chopra, I. ; O'Neill, A. ; Miller, K.
Published: University of Leeds 2010
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.547309