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Molecular Aspects of Bacterial Colonization

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2015

Alan L. Bisno
Alan L. Bisno*
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Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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1201 NW 16th St, Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center (111), Miami, FL 33125
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Abstract

Bacteria have developed a wide variety of molecular mechanisms that permit firm adherence to a biologic surface. This review summarizes basic principles involved in this process, as exemplified by adherence of the group A streptococcus to oral epithelium, staphylococci to indwelling prostheses, and Escherichia coli to uroepithelium and enterocytes.

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Symposium: Nosocomial Colonization
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Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology , Volume 16 , Issue 11 , November 1995, pp. 648 - 657
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Copyright © The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America 1995 

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