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Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of biofilm formation in Staphylococcus haemolyticus.
Current microbiology - 1 Jun 2015
Barros Elaine M, Lemos Moara, Souto-Padrón Thais, Giambiagi-deMarval Marcia
Abstract excerpt
Staphylococcus haemolyticus is one of the most frequently isolated coagulase-negative staphylococci. The ability to produce biofilm has contributed to its emergence as a nosocomial pathogen. In this study, some growth conditions were tested to determine their influence on biofilm formation. Brain-heart infusion (BHI) broth containing glucose was used to screen 64 clinical strains. A strong biofilm producer strain...
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