Quantitative analysis of adhesion and biofilm formation on hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces of clinical isolates of Staphylococcus epidermidis
Staphylococcus epidermidis is now well established as a major nosocomial pathogen associated with infections of indwelling medical devices. The major virulence factor of these organisms is their ability to adhere to devices and form biofilms. However, it has not been established that adherence and b...
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| Format: | article |
| Language: | eng |
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2005
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1822/2637 |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Oai: | oai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/2637 |