Study of the development of crystalline Proteus mirabilis biofilms on urinary catheters

Infection by <italic>Proteus mirabilis</italic> can seriously complicate the care of patients undergoing long-term indwelling bladder catheterisation. The urease-producing bacteria colonize the catheter surfaces forming extensive biofilm communities and are capable of generating ammonia...

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Main Author: Morgan, Sheridan David
Published: Cardiff University 2007
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.584096