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Biofilm Formation and Immunomodulatory Activity of Proteus mirabilis Clinically Isolated Strains.
International journal of molecular sciences - 15 Feb 2017
Fusco Alessandra, Coretti Lorena, Savio Vittoria, Buommino Elisabetta, Lembo Francesca, Donnarumma Giovanna
Abstract excerpt
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and catheter-associated UTIs (CAUTIs) are the principal hospital-acquired infections. Proteus mirabilis is characterized by several virulence factors able to promote adhesion and biofilm formation and ameliorate the colonization of urinary tract and the formation of crystalline biofilms on the abiotic surface of the urinary catheters. Since, to date, the role of P. mirabilis in the...
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