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Novel Insights into the Proteus mirabilis Crystalline Biofilm Using Real-Time Imaging

The long-term use of indwelling catheters results in a high risk from urinary tract infections (UTI) and blockage. Blockages often occur from crystalline deposits, formed as the pH rises due to the action of urease-producing bacteria; the most commonly found species being Proteus mirabilis. These cr...

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Autores principales: Wilks, Sandra A., Fader, Mandy J., Keevil, C. William
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4627822/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26516766
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0141711