The Investigation of Biofilm Formation by Equine Reproductive Tract Escherichia Coli

Escherichia coli biofilm formation is believed to be a significant cause of chronic equine endometritis, but limited studies exist to support this theory. In total 130 equine reproductive tract E. coli were collected, with 35 isolates showing strong in vitro biofilm formation (OD570 > 0.4). Chang...

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Main Author: Beehan, David Paul
Other Authors: Lyle, Sara
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: LSU 2016
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Online Access:http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-11072016-130320/