Genetic regulation of the intercellular adhesion locus in staphylococci

The formation of biofilms by Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis is an important aspect of many staphylococcal infections, most notably endocarditis, osteomyelitis and infections associated with indwelling medical devices. The major constituents of S. aureus biofilms are polysacchar...

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Main Authors: David R Cue, Mei G Lei, Chia eLee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2012-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
Subjects:
ICA
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fcimb.2012.00038/full