Characterization of Flagella Produced by Clinical Strains of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is an emerging nosocomial pathogen associated with opportunistic infections in patients with cystic fibrosis, cancer, and HIV. Adherence of this organism to abiotic surfaces such as medical implants and catheters represents a major risk for hospitalized patients. The adh...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2002-09-01
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| Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/8/9/01-0535_article |