Evaluation of Phenotypic Methods for Detection of Biofilm Formation in Uropathogens

Introduction: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the leading causes of morbidity encountered in clinical practice. Biofilm produced by the urinary pathogens leads to recurrent and recalcitrant UTI there by contributing to longer stay in hospital and increased cost of treatment. Aim: The pr...

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Main Authors: T A Dhanalakshmi, D Venkatesha, Aliya Nusrath, N Asharani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd. 2018-10-01
Series:National Journal of Laboratory Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.njlm.net/articles/PDF/2321/35952_F(SHU)_PF1(A_SHU)_PFA(A_SHU)_PN(SHU).pdf