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Inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm by Lactobacillus isolated from fine cocoa.
BMC microbiology - 28 Oct 2016
Melo Tauá Alves, Dos Santos Thalis Ferreira, de Almeida Milena Evangelista, Junior Luiz Alberto Gusmão Fontes, Andrade Ewerton Ferraz, Rezende Rachel Passos, Marques Lucas Miranda, Romano Carla Cristina
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BACKGROUND: Biofilm production represents an important virulence and pathogenesis factor for Staphylococcus aureus. The formation of biofilms on medical devices is a major concern in hospital environments, as they can become a constant source of infection. Probiotic bacteria, such as Lactobacillus fermentum and L. plantarum, have been found to inhibit biofilm formation; however little is known about the...
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