Cells released from S. epidermidis biofilms present increased antibiotic tolerance to multiple antibiotics

Biofilm released cells (Brc) are thought to present an intermediary phenotype between biofilm and planktonic cells and this has the potential of affecting their antimicrobial tolerance. Aim Compare the antimicrobial tolerance profiles of Brc, planktonic or biofilm cultures of S. epidermidis. Methodo...

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Main Authors: Vânia Gaio, Nuno Cerca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2019-05-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/6884.pdf