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Quantitative analysis of biofilm formed on vascular prostheses by Staphylococcus epidermidis with different ica and aap genetic status.
The International journal of artificial organs - 1 Feb 2013
Golus Joanna, Stankevic Magdalena, Sawicki Rafal, Los Renata, Malm Anna, Ginalska Grazyna
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OBJECTIVES: This study aims to examine biofilm formed on vascular prostheses by Staphylococcus epidermidis with different ica and aap genetic status, and to evaluate the effect of antibiotic-modified prostheses on bacterial colonization. METHODS: Biofilm formation was determined using fluorescence microscopy imaging. Quantitative analysis was conducted using the biofilm coverage ratio (BCR) calculations. RESULTS:...
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