Article
Pseudomonas aeruginosa Lifestyle: A Paradigm for Adaptation, Survival, and Persistence.
Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology - 1 Jan 2017
Moradali M Fata, Ghods Shirin, Rehm Bernd H A
Abstract excerpt
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen affecting immunocompromised patients. It is known as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients and as one of the leading causes of nosocomial infections. Due to a range of mechanisms for adaptation, survival and resistance to multiple classes of antibiotics, infections by P. aeruginosa strains can be life-threatening and it is...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
