Role of bacterial biofilms in urinary tract infections

Bacterial urinary tract infections represent the most common type of nosocomial infection. In many cases, the ability of bacteria to both establish and maintain these infections is directly related to biofilm formation on indwelling devices or within the urinary tract itself. This chapter will focus...

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Published in:	Current topics in microbiology and immunology Vol. 322; p. 163
Main Authors:	Hatt, J K, Rather, P N
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Germany 2008
Subjects:	Bacterial Infections - microbiology Biofilms - growth & development Catheters, Indwelling - microbiology Fimbriae, Bacterial - microbiology Humans Urinary Calculi - microbiology Urinary Catheterization Urinary Tract Infections - microbiology
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Summary:	Bacterial urinary tract infections represent the most common type of nosocomial infection. In many cases, the ability of bacteria to both establish and maintain these infections is directly related to biofilm formation on indwelling devices or within the urinary tract itself. This chapter will focus on the role of biofilm formation in urinary tract infections with an emphasis on Gram-negative bacteria. The clinical implications of biofilm formation will be presented along with potential strategies for prevention. In addition, the role of specific pathogen-encoded functions in biofilm development will be discussed.
ISSN:	0070-217X
DOI:	10.1007/978-3-540-75418-3_8