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Staphylococcus epidermidis as a cause of bacteremia.
Future microbiology - 1 Jan 2015
Kleinschmidt Sharon, Huygens Flavia, Faoagali Joan, Rathnayake Irani U, Hafner Louise M
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Staphylococcus epidermidis is a biofilm-producing commensal organism found ubiquitously on human skin and mucous membranes, as well as on animals and in the environment. Biofilm formation enables this organism to evade the host immune system. Colonization of percutaneous devices or implanted medical devices allows bacteria access to the bloodstream. Isolation of this organism from blood cultures may represent...
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