Pseudomonas aeruginosa Evolutionary Adaptation and Diversification in Cystic Fibrosis Chronic Lung Infections
Pseudomonas aeruginosa populations undergo a characteristic evolutionary adaptation during chronic infection of the cystic fibrosis (CF) lung, including reduced production of virulence factors, transition to a biofilm-associated lifestyle, and evolution of high-level antibiotic resistance. Populatio...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier Trends Journals
2016
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4854172/ |