Adhesive Pili in UTI Pathogenesis and Drug Development
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections, affecting 150 million people each year worldwide. High recurrence rates and increasing antimicrobial resistance among uropathogens are making it imperative to develop alternative strategies for the treatment and prevent...
Main Authors: | Caitlin N. Spaulding, Scott J. Hultgren |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-03-01
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Series: | Pathogens |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/5/1/30 |
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