The OmpA family of outer membrane proteins is a group of genetically related, heat-
modifiable, surface-exposed, porin proteins that are in high-copy number in the outer …

Biofilms are organized multicellular communities encased in an extracellular polymeric
substance (EPS). Biofilm-resident bacteria resist immunity and antimicrobials. The EPS …

Background Alterations in the composition of the lung microbiome associated with adverse
clinical outcomes, known as dysbiosis, have been implicated with disease severity and …

Practical Handbook of Microbiology, 4th edition provides basic, clear and concise
knowledge and practical information about working with microorganisms. Useful to anyone …

Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae colonizes the respiratory tract of adults with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and causes intermittent exacerbations. Isolates of H …

There is minimal published longitudinal data about pathogenic microorganisms in adults
with bronchiectasis. Therefore a study was undertaken to assess the microbiologic profile …

Upper respiratory tract infections are caused by the synergistic and antagonistic interactions
between upper respiratory tract viruses and 3 predominant bacterial pathogens …

Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHI) strains are members of the normal human
nasopharyngeal flora, as well as frequent opportunistic pathogens of both the upper and …

Rationale: Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) commonly infects patients with
cystic fibrosis (CF), especially early in childhood. Bacteria biofilms are increasingly …

Haemophilus influenzae remains a common cause of illness in children worldwide. H.
influenzae type b is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children before introduction …