Antimicrobial Tolerance in Biofilms

The tolerance of microorganisms in biofilms to antimicrobial agents is examined through a meta-analysis of literature data. A numerical tolerance factor comparing the rates of killing in the planktonic and biofilm states is defined to provide a quantitative basis for the analysis. Tolerance factors...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Microbiology spectrum 2015-06, Vol.3 (3)
1. Verfasser:	Stewart, Philip S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anti-Bacterial Agents Anti-Bacterial Agents - pharmacology Bacteria Bacteria - drug effects Bacteria - pathogenicity Biofilms Biofilms - drug effects Biofilms - growth & development Disinfectants Disinfectants - pharmacology Drug Resistance, Bacterial Drug Resistance, Bacterial - physiology Microbial Sensitivity Tests Review Article
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