Bacteriophages with the Ability to Degrade Uropathogenic Escherichia Coli Biofilms

Bacteriophages with the Ability to Degrade Uropathogenic Escherichia Coli Biofilms

Escherichia coli-associated urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections in humans. UTIs are usually managed with antibiotic therapy, but over the years, antibiotic-resistant strains of uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) have emerged. The formation of biofilms further com...

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Main Authors: Amee Manges, Josée Harel, Hans-W. Ackermann, Andrew M. Kropinski, Patrick Boerlin, Andrew Chibeu, Erika J. Lingohr, Luke Masson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-04-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
UPEC
bacteriophage
biofilms
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/4/4/471/

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