Biofilm Formation and Immunomodulatory Activity of Proteus mirabilis Clinically Isolated Strains

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and catheter-associated UTIs (CAUTIs) are the principal hospital-acquired infections. Proteus mirabilis is characterized by several virulence factors able to promote adhesion and biofilm formation and ameliorate the colonization of urinary tract and the formation of c...

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Main Authors: Alessandra Fusco, Lorena Coretti, Vittoria Savio, Elisabetta Buommino, Francesca Lembo, Giovanna Donnarumma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-02-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
UTI
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/18/2/414