Phenotypic heterogeneity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa populations in a cystic fibrosis patient.

Phenotypic heterogeneity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa populations in a cystic fibrosis patient.

The opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa chronically infects the lower airways of patients with cystic fibrosis. Throughout the course of infection this organism undergoes adaptations that contribute to its long-term persistence in the airways. While P. aeruginosa diversity has been documen...

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Main Authors: Matthew L Workentine, Christopher D Sibley, Bryan Glezerson, Swathi Purighalla, Jens C Norgaard-Gron, Michael D Parkins, Harvey R Rabin, Michael G Surette
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3616088?pdf=render

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