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Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of Staphylococci causing breast peri-implant infections in oncologic patients.
BMC microbiology - 10 Feb 2015
Barbieri Ramona, Pesce Marianna, Franchelli Simonetta, Baldelli Ilaria, De Maria Andrea, Marchese Anna
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BACKGROUND: Staphylococcus epidermidis and S. aureus have been identified as the most common bacteria responsible for sub-clinical and overt breast implant infections and their ability to form biofilm on the implant as been reported as the essential factor in the development of this type of infections. Biofilm formation is a complex process with the participation of several distinct molecules, whose relative...
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