In Vivo Biofilm Formation of Pathogenic <i>Leptospira</i> spp. in the Vitreous Humor of Horses with Recurrent Uveitis

In Vivo Biofilm Formation of Pathogenic <i>Leptospira</i> spp. in the Vitreous Humor of Horses with Recurrent Uveitis

Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU) causes painful inflammatory attacks and oftentimes blindness in the affected eyes. The disease is considered a late sequela of systemic leptospirosis. The most effective therapy is the surgical removal of the vitreous (vitrectomy), which is not only therapeutic, but pr...

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Main Authors: Kerstin Ackermann, Rebecca Kenngott, Monica Settles, Hartmut Gerhards, Johann Maierl, Bettina Wollanke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
in vivo biofilm formation
biofilm infection
<i>Leptospira</i> spp.
immune tolerance
antibiotic tolerance
equine recurrent uveitis (ERU)
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/9/1915

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