Biofilm production and resistance profile of Enterobacter sp. strains isolated from pressure ulcers in Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil

ABSTRACT Introduction: The Enterobacter genus is formed by lactose-fermenting bacteria. These microorganisms cause a wide range of hospital infections such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections and wounds; and they are associated with the colonization of medical devices. Objective: To define the...

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Main Authors: Gleise G. Soares, Joice F. Costa, Flávia B. S. Melo, Rachel Mola, Tereza Cristina L. Balbino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica
Series:Jornal Brasileiro de Patologia e Medicina Laboratorial
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1676-24442016000500293&lng=en&tlng=en