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Phenotypic and genotypic analysis of biofilm production by Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from infection and colonization samples.
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - 1 Jan 2020
Rodrigues Rodrigo Lira, Lima Jailton Lobo da Costa, Sena Kêsia Xisto da Fonseca Ribeiro de, Maciel Maria Amélia Vieira
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INTRODUCTION: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen associated with healthcare-related infections, affecting mainly patients with underlying diseases and immunosuppression. This microorganism has several virulence mechanisms that favour its pathogenesis, including the production of biofilm. This study aimed to analyze the phenotypic production of biofilms, the occurrence of quorum sensing (QS)...
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