Role of Daptomycin in the Induction and Persistence of the Viable but Non-Culturable State of Staphylococcus Aureus Biofilms
We have recently demonstrated that antibiotic pressure can induce the viable but non-culturable (VBNC) state in Staphylococcus aureus biofilms. Since dormant bacterial cells can undermine anti-infective therapy, a greater understanding of the role of antibiotics of last resort, including daptomycin,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-09-01
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| Series: | Pathogens |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/3/3/759 |