Article
Phenotypic characterization of clonal and nonclonal Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains isolated from lungs of adults with cystic fibrosis.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Jun 2007
Tingpej Pholawat, Smith Lucas, Rose Barbara, Zhu Hua, Conibear Tim, Al Nassafi Khaled, Manos Jim, Elkins Mark, Bye Peter, Willcox Mark, Bell Scott, Wainwright Claire, Harbour Colin
Abstract excerpt
The emergence of virulent Pseudomonas aeruginosa clones is a threat to cystic fibrosis (CF) patients globally. Characterization of clonal P. aeruginosa strains is critical for an understanding of its clinical impact and developing strategies to meet this problem. Two clonal strains (AES-1 and AES-2) are circulating within CF centers in eastern Australia. In this study, phenotypic characteristics of 43 (14 AES-1,...
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- Adolescent
- Adult
- Bacterial Proteins
- Bacterial Typing Techniques
- Cystic Fibrosis
