Induction of beta-lactamase production in Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm.
AUTOR(ES)
Giwercman, B
RESUMO
Imipenem induced high levels of beta-lactamase production in Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms. Piperacillin also induced beta-lactamase production in these biofilms but to a lesser degree. The combination of beta-lactamase production with other protective properties of the biofilm mode of growth could be a major reason for the persistence of this sessile bacterium in chronic infections.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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