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Bacteriophages with the ability to degrade uropathogenic Escherichia coli biofilms.
Viruses - 1 Apr 2012
Chibeu Andrew, Lingohr Erika J, Masson Luke, Manges Amee, Harel Josée, Ackermann Hans-W, Kropinski Andrew M, Boerlin Patrick
Abstract excerpt
Escherichia coli-associated urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections in humans. UTIs are usually managed with antibiotic therapy, but over the years, antibiotic-resistant strains of uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) have emerged. The formation of biofilms further...
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