Characterization of biofilm-like structures formed by <it>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</it> in a synthetic mucus medium
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The accumulation of thick stagnant mucus provides a suitable environment for the growth of <it>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</it> and <it>Staphylococcus aureus</it> within the lung alveoli of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. These infections cause significant lung damage,...
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BMC
2012-08-01
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| Schriftenreihe: | BMC Microbiology |
| Online-Zugang: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/12/181 |
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