Staphylococcus Epidermidis as a Cause of Bacteremia
Staphylococcus Epidermidis as a Cause of Bacteremia
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England: Future Medicine Ltd
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English
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England: Future Medicine Ltd
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Staphylococcus epidermidis is a biofilm-producing commensal organism found ubiquitously on human skin and mucous membranes, as well as on animals and in the environment. Biofilm formation enables this organism to evade the host immune system. Colonization of percutaneous devices or implanted medical devices allows bacteria access to the bloodstream...
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Staphylococcus Epidermidis as a Cause of Bacteremia
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1762376810
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1762376810
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1746-0913
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1746-0921
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10.2217/fmb.15.98
