Article
New alternative therapeutic strategies against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an opportunistic multi-resistant pathogen with a myriad of virulence factors.
Journal of infection in developing countries - 27 Jul 2023
Ihssane Benzaarate, Fatima Elotmani, Aboubakr Khazaz, Timinouni Mohammed, Kaotar Nayme
Abstract excerpt
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) has emerged as a significant cause of Gram-negative infections, particularly in patients with impaired host defenses. It is one of the six ESKAPE pathogens that majorly cause severe nosocomial infections. In addition to biofilm formation, PA possesses various virulence factors. It can be life-threatening due to his remarkable capacity to resist antibiotics, either intrinsically,...
Topics
- Humans
- Virulence Factors
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Phenotype
- Pseudomonas Infections
