• Friedrich Julius Rosenbach distinguished S. epidermidis from S. aureus in 1884, initially naming S. epidermidis as S. albus. (wikipedia.org)
  • Nonpathogenic S. epidermidis unlike pathogenic S. aureus does not possess the gelatinase enzyme, so it cannot hydrolyze gelatin. (wikipedia.org)
  • Similar to those of S. aureus, the cell walls of S. epidermidis have a transferrin-binding protein that helps the organism obtain iron from transferrin. (wikipedia.org)
  • Staphylococcus aureus is an opportunistic pathogen related to a variety of life-threatening infections but for which antimicrobial resistance is liming the treatment options. (nature.com)
  • We report here that myricetin, but not its glycosylated form, can remarkably decrease the production of several S. aureus virulence factors, including adhesion, biofilm formation, hemolysis and staphyloxanthin production, without interfering with growth. (nature.com)
  • Staphylococcus aureus is an important human opportunistic pathogen involved in a wide range of human infections. (nature.com)
  • Coagulase-negative staphylococci are gram-positive, aerobic organisms distinguished from the closely related Staphylococcus aureus by the group's inability to form coagulase, an enzyme that promotes thrombus formation via the conversion of fibrinogen into fibrin [2]. (dermnetnz.org)
  • Resident skin bacteria, such as Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus, are thought to play a role in the pathogenesis of miliaria, possibly through formation of biofilms. (medscape.com)
  • This study focused on the changes in biofilm activity and related metabolic pathways of S. aureus treated with lactic acid bacteria planktonic CFS (LAB-pk-CFS) and biofilm state (LAB-bf-CFS). (frontiersin.org)
  • The findings demonstrated that the LAB-CFS treatment considerably slowed Staphylococcus aureus ( S. aureus ) growth and prevented it from forming biofilms. (frontiersin.org)
  • Additionally, it inhibits the physiological traits of the S. aureus biofilm, including hydrophobicity, motility, eDNA, and PIA associated to the biofilm. (frontiersin.org)
  • The metabolites of S. aureus biofilm treated with LAB-CFS were greater in the LAB-bf-CFS than they were in the LAB-pk-CFS, according to metabolomics studies. (frontiersin.org)
  • One of the most prevalent foodborne infections, Staphylococcus aureus ( S. aureus ), is highly dangerous and endangers both human and animal health ( 1 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • The capacity of S. aureus to build biofilms is correlated with the severity of infections ( 4 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • S. aureus produces large biofilm formations that support its pathogenicity and confer protection and subsequently drug resistance ( 5 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • The differentially expressed genes and proteins linked to S. aureus biofilms have been identified using transcriptomic and proteomic investigations ( 14 - 17 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Because of this, it is crucial to understand how LAB-CFS affects the makeup and function of metabolites in S. aureus biofilms. (frontiersin.org)
  • Here, we used untargeted metabolomics to investigate the potential impacts of planktonic bacteria (LAB-pk-CFS) and biofilm colonies (LAB-bf-CFS) on the metabolism of S. aureus biofilms. (frontiersin.org)
  • Two component lantibiotics, such as the plasmid-encoded lacticin 3147 produced by Lactococcus lactis DPC3147 and staphylococcin C55 produced by Staphylococcus aureus C55, represent an emerging subgroup of bacteri. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We investigated the live interaction between PMNs and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis using confocal scanning laser microscopy. (ku.dk)
  • The antimicrobial coating efficiently inhibited the growth of the nosocomial pathogens Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium as demonstrated by the growth inhibition on agar surface and in biofilms of antibiotic resistant clinical E. faecalis, E. faecium, and S. aureus isolates. (who.int)
  • For example, if Staphylococcus aureus cells are living in a biofilm, they are often extremely difficult to kill with antibiotics. (nature.com)
  • The ability to clot blood by producing coagulase distinguishes the virulent pathogen, Staphylococcus aureus , from the less virulent coagulase-negative staphylococcal species. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Objectives: While Livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (LA-MRSA), defined as CC398, is a well-known pathogen among those working with livestock, there are indications that LA-MRSA prevalence among the general population is increasing. (bvsalud.org)
  • Glycopeptide-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. (cdc.gov)
  • Effectiveness of topical adjuvants in reducing biofilm formation on orthopedic implants: an in vitro analysis. (harvard.edu)
  • Some strains of S. epidermidis are highly salt tolerant and commonly found in marine environment. (wikipedia.org)
  • 2021) isolated and identified salt tolerant strains of S. epidermidis (strains ISP111A, ISP111B and ISP111C) from Cliona viridis sponges of the Saint Martin's Island Area of the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh. (wikipedia.org)
  • This decreased metabolism, in combination with impaired diffusion of antibiotics, makes it difficult for antibiotics to effectively clear this type of infection.S. epidermidis strains are often resistant to antibiotics, including rifamycin, fluoroquinolones, gentamicin, tetracycline, clindamycin, and sulfonamides. (wikipedia.org)
  • Any drug impairing crucial processes for bacterial life will inevitably lead to the development of drug-resistant strains, whereas the inhibition of biofilm formation might prevent the onset of bacterial resistance. (intechopen.com)
  • In this section, we will focus on proteins involved in biofilm formation as useful targets for the development of new drugs that can effectively and specifically impair biofilm formation with slight effects on cell survival, thus avoiding the generation of drug-resistant strains. (intechopen.com)
  • There are between 10 and 24 strains of S. epidermidis on healthy adult skin. (dermnetnz.org)
  • S. epidermidis strains that produce PAS-positive extracellular polysaccharide substances (EPS) [4]. (dermnetnz.org)
  • Miliaria is not associated with non-EPS producing strains of S. epidermidis or another coagulase-negative staphylococcus, such as S. haemolyticus and S. hominis . (dermnetnz.org)
  • Of note, up to 62% of S. epidermidis strains on the forehead and back produce EPS [4,5]. (dermnetnz.org)
  • In an experimental setting, only the strains of S epidermidis that produce EPS can induce miliaria. (medscape.com)
  • With widespread antibiotic resistance cropping up in many strains of infection-causing bacteria, developing out-of-the-box strategies to protect patients from bacterial biofilms has become a critical focus area for clinical researchers," said Wyss Institute Founding Director Donald Ingber , who is also the Judah Folkman Professor of Vascular Biology at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital and Professor of Bioengineering at Harvard SEAS. (zmescience.com)
  • It allows other bacteria to bind to the already existing biofilm, creating a multilayer biofilm. (wikipedia.org)
  • Such biofilms decrease the metabolic activity of bacteria within them. (wikipedia.org)
  • Staphylococcus epidermidis is a bacteria that thrives in warm, moist environments and is a common bacteria in the human microbiome. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is this bacteria that is primarily responsible for foot odor because feet have more sweat glands than any other part of the body and thus are often moist, which creates an ideal environment for Staphylococcus epidermidis to live in. (wikipedia.org)
  • [13] The biofilm bacteria can share nutrients and are sheltered from harmful factors in the environment, such as desiccation, antibiotics, and a host body's immune system. (wikipedia.org)
  • They can be found very early in Earth's fossil records (about 3.25 billion years ago) as both Archaea and Bacteria, and commonly protect prokaryotic cells by providing them with homeostasis, encouraging the development of complex interactions between the cells in the biofilm. (wikipedia.org)
  • [8] [5] The first colonist bacteria of a biofilm may adhere to the surface initially by the weak van der Waals forces and hydrophobic effects. (wikipedia.org)
  • Biofilm is a complex matrix consisting of extracellular polysaccharides, DNA, and proteins that protect bacteria from a variety of physical, chemical, and biological stresses allowing them to survive in hostile environments. (intechopen.com)
  • Bacteria can be found in planktonic form or in specific conditions, as sessile aggregates on both biotic and abiotic surfaces originating complex structures known as biofilm. (intechopen.com)
  • The biofilm matrix consists of polysaccharides, proteins, and DNA and constitutes a stubborn source that protects bacteria from a variety of physical, chemical, and biological stresses. (intechopen.com)
  • Bacteria living in colonies form a protective shield known as a biofilm. (traceminerals.com)
  • 8 Later research found it could block biofilm formation of a number of bacteria, including the dental pathogen Enterococcusfaecalis . (traceminerals.com)
  • To help prevent biofilms from forming on the surfaces of these devices, researchers at Harvard's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering have developed a new coating technology that sheds any bacteria forming on it. (medgadget.com)
  • However, there have not been many investigations on how pathogenic bacteria are affected by the metabolic properties of planktonic and biofilm probiotics. (frontiersin.org)
  • 1,2 The unique structure of biofilms protects bacteria from the surrounding environment, conferring a capacity for persistence against phagocytosis, oxidative stresses, nutrient/oxygen restriction, metabolic waste accumulation, interspecies competition, and conventional antimicrobial agents. (rsc.org)
  • 2,9-11 A comprehensive understanding of the interactions between bacteria and materials with different surface topographies may pave the way for more effective strategies to control biofilm growth. (rsc.org)
  • The ability of bacteria to aggregate and form biofilms impairs phagocytosis by polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs). (ku.dk)
  • In her paper, she states that biofilms are a protective layer created by microbes including bacteria and mold. (nodawaynews.com)
  • Bacteria accumulates into adhesive colonies called biofilms , which help them survive and protect them from outside threats. (zmescience.com)
  • To test the effectiveness of the super slippery surface, the study's lead author Noah MacCallum, an exchange undergraduate student at SEAS, exposed treated and untreated medical tubing to Pseudomonas aeruginosa , Escherichia coli , and Staphylococcus epidermidis , which are common pathogenic bacteria that form biofilms and are the most common culprits in blood and urinary infections. (zmescience.com)
  • TAE6080, a possibly new bacterium isolated in 1994 during water column samplings near the French Antarctic station Dumont d'Urville, is capable of inhibiting the formation of Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilm, known to be an important opportunistic pathogen in infections associated to medical devices. (unisa.it)
  • TAE6080 was evaluated on S. epidermidis RP62A biofilm formation, demonstrating that it significantly reduced its aggregation. (unisa.it)
  • The formation of a biofilm begins with the attachment of free-floating microorganisms to a surface. (wikipedia.org)
  • Biofilm formation requires three different stages: cell attachment to a solid substrate, adhesion, and growth. (intechopen.com)
  • Planar and tubular geometry silicone substrates can be infused with nontoxic silicone oil to create a stable, extremely slippery interface that exhibits exceptionally low bacterial adhesion and prevents biofilm formation. (medgadget.com)
  • Analysis of a flow culture of Pseudomonas aeruginosa through untreated PDMS and iPDMS tubing shows at least an order of magnitude reduction of biofilm formation on iPDMS, and almost complete absence of biofilm on iPDMS after a gentle water rinse. (medgadget.com)
  • As a demonstration, we show the preparation of silicone-coated polyurethane catheters and significant reduction of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilm formation on the catheter surface. (medgadget.com)
  • Here, we investigated bacterial attachment, cell alignment and biofilm formation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa on periodic nano-pillar surfaces with different pillar spacing. (rsc.org)
  • 3,6 Biofilm formation by P. aeruginosa is responsible for antimicrobial tolerance and causes major problems for treatment of infections. (rsc.org)
  • The carboxybetaine precursors undergo rapid, self-catalysed hydrolysis at the water/material interface and provide critical anti-fouling properties that lead to undetectable bacterial attachment and zero biofilm formation after six months of constant exposure to Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus epidermidis under the static condition in a nutrient-rich medium. (european-coatings.com)
  • She concluded her paper by saying "The data gathered in this study reveals that PAC does not always interfere with biofilm production, but may actually support its formation" and stated the topic needed more research to better understand the relationship between cranberry PAC and biofilm. (nodawaynews.com)
  • The experiment confirmed what scientists believed - that the surface greatly reduces biofilm adhesion and largely (though not totally) eliminated biofilm formation. (zmescience.com)
  • My research was based on Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilm formation. (nature.com)
  • They can require long hospitalisation periods to disturb and treat bacterial biofilm formation. (phys.org)
  • Now, with the increasing use of implanted medical equipment, they have become leading pathogens for nosocomial infections owing to their ability to form biofilms on foreign material [1,2]. (dermnetnz.org)
  • Collectively, S. epidermidis and S. haemolyticus account for the majority of foreign body and premature neonatal infections due to coagulase-negative staphylococci [1]. (dermnetnz.org)
  • Bacterial biofilms play an important role in UTIs, responsible for persistent infections leading to recurrences and relapses. (mdpi.com)
  • Bacterial biofilms are a cause of countless challenging infections originating from implanted medical devices, urinary and intravenous catheters, and other clinical tools that interface with the human body. (medgadget.com)
  • Staphylococcus epidermidis is the leading cause of hospital-acquired infections associated with implanted medical devices. (dissertation.com)
  • 3 Bacterial biofilms can cause persistent human infections and can foul the surface of medical devices. (rsc.org)
  • 4,5 For example, Pseudomonas aeruginosa , an organism well-known for its capacity to form biofilms, is an opportunistic pathogen and is one of the top three causes of opportunistic human infections, 6 causing nosocomial infections in catheter lines, or chronically infecting the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients. (rsc.org)
  • 3,8 Therefore, it is important to develop biomaterials that can control biofilm growth thereby reduce infections. (rsc.org)
  • Her paper also states that S. epidermidis is the leading cause of biofilm-associated infections related to medical devices such as catheters, shunts, artificial valves and orthopedic devices. (nodawaynews.com)
  • Harvard researchers have demonstrated a powerful, long-lasting repellent surface technology that can be used with medical materials to prevent infections caused by biofilms. (zmescience.com)
  • To this end, the anti-biofilm effect of cell-free supernatant of Pseudomonas sp. (unisa.it)
  • Her research was on PAC Power: Analysis of the effect of cranberry proanthocyanidin (PAC) on biofilm density of clinical and commensal Staphylococcus epidermidis (S. epidermidis) isolates, a two-year study. (nodawaynews.com)
  • Whole genome sequencing of Staphylococcus epidermidis bloodstream isolates from a prospective clinical trial reveals that complicated bacteremia is caused by a limited number of closely related sequence types. (cdc.gov)
  • Publishing their results today in the journal Biomedical Materials , the team from the National University of Ireland Galway show that stabilised collagen scaffolds loaded with a particular antibiotic were able to prevent both Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis from forming. (phys.org)
  • The dynamic antimicrobial action of chlorine, a quaternary ammonium compound, glutaraldehyde, and nisin within biofilm cell clusters of Staphylococcus epidermidis was investigated using time-lapse confocal scanning laser microscopy. (montana.edu)
  • The technique allowed for the simultaneous imaging of changes in biofilm structure and disruption of cellular membrane integrity through the loss of an unbound fluorophore loaded into bacterial cells prior to antimicrobial challenge. (montana.edu)
  • The antimicrobial action of chlorine was localized around the periphery of biofilm cell clusters. (montana.edu)
  • Chlorine was the only antimicrobial agent that caused any biofilm removal. (montana.edu)
  • Un 40% de esos trabajos han sido publicados en revistas del primer cuartil entre las que destacan New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet, Lancet Infectious Diseases, Clinical Infectious Diseases, Clinical Microbiology Reviews, Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, Journal Clinical Microbiology, Journal Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, Mayo Clinic Proceedings y Malaria Journal. (unav.edu)
  • Staphylococcus epidermidis Contributes to Healthy Maturation of the Nasal Microbiome by Stimulating Antimicrobial Peptide Production. (harvard.edu)
  • The microbial community is also a natural source of metabolites and has the potential to be used to create antimicrobial and anti-biofilm agents. (frontiersin.org)
  • Although S. epidermidis is not usually pathogenic, patients with compromised immune systems are at risk of developing infection. (wikipedia.org)
  • Otherwise, secondary ADF is an uncommon (0.3% - 2%) and life-threatening long-term complication of aortic reconstructive surgery, with only hypothetic and speculative pathogenesis (mechanical erosion, lack of interposed retroperitoneal tissue, excessive pulsation of redundantly placed grafts, septic procedures by Staphylococcus epidermidis ¡°biofilm¡± infection, inadequate prosthetic materials). (sciencedaily.com)
  • Liquid-infused polymers could be used to prevent biofilms from ever taking hold, potentially reducing rates of infection and therefore reducing dependence on antibiotic use. (zmescience.com)
  • from these locations, staphylococci can cause infection in the host and others. (merckmanuals.com)
  • In January 2021, the Department of Internal pathogens characterized as strong biofilm producers that Medicine - Infectious Disease and Infection Prevention are resistant to most antimicrobials. (who.int)
  • The material demonstrates both critical anti-biofilm properties and tunable mechanical properties. (european-coatings.com)
  • According to the researchers, this zwitterionic polyurethane is the first material to demonstrate both critical anti-biofilm properties and tunable mechanical properties. (european-coatings.com)
  • The microbial cells growing in a biofilm are physiologically distinct from planktonic cells of the same organism, which, by contrast, are single cells that may float or swim in a liquid medium. (wikipedia.org)
  • Microbes form a biofilm in response to a number of different factors, [9] which may include cellular recognition of specific or non-specific attachment sites on a surface, nutritional cues, or in some cases, by exposure of planktonic cells to sub-inhibitory concentrations of antibiotics . (wikipedia.org)
  • Until two decades ago, coagulase-negative staphylococci were commonly perceived as contaminants in clinical specimens. (dermnetnz.org)
  • 75% of coagulase-negative staphylococci in all clinical specimens [2]. (dermnetnz.org)
  • En mayo de 2007 obtuve el Certificate of Training in Molecular Biological Techniques en el Department of Molecular Biology y desde Junio de 2008 a Junio de 2009 completé el Certificate in Clinical Research en el Center for Translational Science Activities en Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester Minnesota. (unav.edu)
  • Coagulase negative staphylococci are recognized as opportunistic pathogens and are widespread in the environment. (springeropen.com)
  • Nisin caused a rapid and uniform loss of green fluorescence from all parts of the biofilm without any removal of biofilm. (montana.edu)
  • Mechanical removal of biofilm on titanium discs: An in vitro study. (gu.se)
  • The microbial diversity of biofilm communities of central venous catheters was not satisfactory examined. (muni.cz)
  • The aim of this project is to study of species composition of biofilm communities by cultivation and molecular methods and assessment of the differences in poly-microbial communities in relation to therapy failure, length of insertion of catheter, its type and other factors including predominating microbial species. (muni.cz)
  • Biofilms are an ensemble of microbial cells irreversibly associated with a surface and enclosed in an essentially self-produced matrix. (intechopen.com)
  • Bacterial cells can colonize surfaces and form biofilms that consist of microbial cells embedded in extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). (rsc.org)
  • Microbial growth on medical and technical devices is a big health issue, particularly when microorganisms aggregate to form biofilms. (who.int)
  • Note: + = Positive, - = Negative, W = Weakly Positive The ability to form biofilms on plastic devices is a major virulence factor for S. epidermidis. (wikipedia.org)
  • A biofilm comprises any syntrophic consortium of microorganisms in which cells stick to each other and often also to a surface. (wikipedia.org)
  • Biofilms can attach to a surface such as a tooth or rock, and may include a single species or a diverse group of microorganisms. (wikipedia.org)
  • As a result, the skin is physiologically colonised by a host of microorganisms , including at least 47 species of coagulase-negative staphylococci [1]. (dermnetnz.org)
  • Revelation of AbfR in regulation of mismatch repair and energy metabolism in S. epidermidis by integrated proteomic and metabolomic analysis. (harvard.edu)
  • Staphylococcus epidermidis is a Gram-positive bacterium, and one of over 40 species belonging to the genus Staphylococcus. (wikipedia.org)
  • A biofilm usually begins to form when a free-swimming bacterium attaches to a surface. (wikipedia.org)
  • Coagulase-negative staphylococci are an important part of normal skin microbiota , and they also colonise mucous membranes in adults and children from a few weeks of age [1]. (dermnetnz.org)
  • The S. epidermidis group of coagulase-negative staphylococci are of particular importance. (dermnetnz.org)
  • Coagulase-negative staphylococci are implicated in the 'double-hit' phenomenon, a theory used to explain the cause of atopic dermatitis . (dermnetnz.org)
  • Aggregates of S. epidermidis were also less likely to be phagocytized than equally-sized aggregates of the other three species. (ku.dk)
  • [2] [3] The cells within the biofilm produce the EPS components, which are typically a polymeric conglomeration of extracellular polysaccharides , proteins , lipids and DNA . (wikipedia.org)
  • The experimental and genomic data presented here open the venue to further investigations on the molecular basis underlying biofilm inhibition. (unisa.it)
  • Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of 1% and 5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), 2% chlorexidine (CHX), 1% silver nanoparticles (Np Ag) suspension, and 26% zinc oxide nanoparticles (Np ZnO) suspension against E. faecalis biofilm. (bvsalud.org)
  • Conclusion: Based on the methodology used, 5% NaOCl and 1% Np Ag showed excellent effectiveness against intracanal E. faecalis biofilm. (bvsalud.org)
  • Biofilms may form on living (biotic) or non-living (abiotic) surfaces and can be prevalent in natural, industrial, and hospital settings. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cranberry extracts containing PAC have been shown to affect biofilm production emitted by S.epidermidis by interfering with bacteria's ability to adhere to surfaces. (nodawaynews.com)
  • [10] [11] A cell that switches to the biofilm mode of growth undergoes a phenotypic shift in behavior in which large suites of genes are differentially regulated . (wikipedia.org)
  • Predisposed patients may acquire antibiotic-resistant staphylococci from other patients, health care personnel, or inanimate objects in health care settings. (merckmanuals.com)
  • The biofilm is resistant to antibiotics, disinfectants and the host's immune system. (nodawaynews.com)
  • She wrote "microbes can actually become a thousand times more resistant to antibiotics when protected by a biofilm. (nodawaynews.com)
  • Furthermore, genome sequencing, assembly and mining revealed a plethora of putative biosynthetic gene clusters that might be involved in biofilm disruption. (unisa.it)
  • Surface topography designed to achieve spatial segregation has shown promise in delaying bacterial attachment and biofilm growth. (rsc.org)
  • In particular, surface modifications that physically create rational surface topographies have attracted attention in recent years, and have shown to inhibit bacterial attachment and biofilm growth without the use of antimicrobials. (rsc.org)
  • After the irrigation protocol, the biofilm susceptibility to disinfecting solutions (n=10) was determined by colony-forming unit (CFU) quantification. (bvsalud.org)
  • Four teeth were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to confirm the presence of biofilm. (bvsalud.org)
  • It is sensitive to novobiocin, providing an important test to distinguish it from Staphylococcus saprophyticus, which is coagulase-negative, as well, but novobiocin-resistant. (wikipedia.org)
  • Patients 4 and 5 were hospitalized in Medicine II a month before linezolid-resistant S. epidermidis was isolated. (cdc.gov)
  • [8] Biofilms can form on the teeth of most animals as dental plaque , where they may cause tooth decay and gum disease . (wikipedia.org)
  • This blockage results in the leakage of sweat en route to the skin surface, either in the dermis or epidermis, with relative anhidrosis. (medscape.com)
  • Subpopulations of cells within the biofilm differentiate to perform various activities for motility, matrix production, and sporulation, supporting the overall success of the biofilm. (wikipedia.org)
  • Miliaria is thought to be caused by blockage of the sweat ducts, which results in the leakage of eccrine sweat into the epidermis or dermis. (medscape.com)
  • In miliaria rubra, obstruction occurs deeper within the epidermis and results in extremely pruritic erythematous papules. (medscape.com)
  • In contrast, in miliaria rubra, the leakage of sweat into the subcorneal layers produces spongiotic vesicles and a chronic periductal inflammatory cell infiltrate in the papillary dermis and lower epidermis. (medscape.com)
  • Being part of the normal skin microbiota, S. epidermidis is a frequent contaminant of specimens sent to the diagnostic laboratory. (wikipedia.org)
  • Vancomycin Is Protective in a Neonatal Mouse Model of Staphylococcus epidermidis-Potentiated Hypoxic-Ischemic Brain Injury. (harvard.edu)
  • This group comprises predominantly of S. epidermidis, S. haemolyticus, S. capitis, S. hominis, S. simulans and S. warneri [1]. (dermnetnz.org)
  • Colony, morphological, physiological, and biochemical characteristics of marine S. epidermidis are shown in the table below. (wikipedia.org)
  • These results underscore the distinction between biofilm removal and killing and reinforce the critical role of biocide reactivity in determining the rate of biofilm penetration. (montana.edu)
  • The aim of this study was to examine if the size of aggregates is critical for successful phagocytosis and how bacterial biofilms evade phagocytosis. (ku.dk)