Article
Bacterial persistence and expression of disease.
Clinical microbiology reviews - 1 Apr 1997
Domingue G J, Woody H B
Abstract excerpt
A considerable body of experimental and clinical evidence supports the concept that difficult-to-culture and dormant bacteria are involved in latency of infection and that these persistent bacteria may be pathogenic. This review includes details on the diverse forms and functions of individual bacteria and attempts to make this information relevant to the care of patients. A series of experimental studies...
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