Browsing University of Galway Theses by Subject "Staphylococcus epidermidis"
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Ctrl-atl-delete: Re-thinking the mechanisms of biofilm formation by staphylococci
(2015-04-07)Biofilm formation by staphylococci on implanted medical devices represents a major virulence mechanism and a serious threat to hospital patients. Staphylococcus aureus strains including, methicillin-resistant S. aureus ... -
A study into two pillars of staphylococcal pathogenicity: biofilm and antibiotic resistance
(NUI Galway, 2018-10-22)Biofilm formation on inserted medical devices by the opportunistic pathogen, Staphylococcus epidermidis, continues to be constant threat in clinical health-care settings. Once established, biofilms are almost impossible ...