Horizontal Gene Transfer of Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Biofilms
Most bacteria attach to biotic or abiotic surfaces and are embedded in a complex matrix which is known as biofilm. Biofilm formation is especially worrisome in clinical settings as it hinders the treatment of infections with antibiotics due to the facilitated acquisition of antibiotic resistance gen...
| Published in: | Antibiotics |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-02-01
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/2/328 |