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General Overview on Nontuberculous Mycobacteria, Biofilms, and Human Infection
Joint Authors
Faria, Sonia
Joao, Ines
Jordao, Luisa
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-11-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are emergent pathogens whose importance in human health has been growing.
After being regarded mainly as etiological agents of opportunist infections in HIV patients, they have also been recognized as etiological agents of several infections on immune-competent individuals and healthcare-associated infections.
The environmental nature of NTM and their ability to assemble biofilms on different surfaces play a key role in their pathogenesis.
Here, we review the clinical manifestations attributed to NTM giving particular importance to the role played by biofilm assembly.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Faria, Sonia& Joao, Ines& Jordao, Luisa. 2015. General Overview on Nontuberculous Mycobacteria, Biofilms, and Human Infection. Journal of Pathogens،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069953
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Faria, Sonia…[et al.]. General Overview on Nontuberculous Mycobacteria, Biofilms, and Human Infection. Journal of Pathogens No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069953
American Medical Association (AMA)
Faria, Sonia& Joao, Ines& Jordao, Luisa. General Overview on Nontuberculous Mycobacteria, Biofilms, and Human Infection. Journal of Pathogens. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069953
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1069953