Neonates, especially those born prematurely, are at high risk of morbidity and mortality from
sepsis. Multiple factors, including prematurity, invasive life‐saving medical interventions …

The primary virulence factor of the skin commensal and opportunistic pathogen,
Staphylococcus epidermidis, is the ability to form biofilms on surfaces of implanted materials …

Infections due to coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) most frequently occur after the
implantation of medical devices and are attributed to the biofilm-forming potential of CoNS …

Assembly of adherent biofilms is the key mechanism involved in Staphylococcus
epidermidis virulence during device-associated infections. Aside from polysaccharide …

Background The ability of biofilm formation seems to play an essential role in the virulence
of coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS). The most clearly characterized component of …

Staphylococcus epidermidis is an important cause of nosocomial infections. Virulence is
attributable to elaboration of biofilms on medical surfaces that protect the organisms from …

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a frequent member of the microbiota of the human
nasopharynx. Colonization of the nasopharyngeal tract is a first and necessary step in the …

This study sought to assess the prevalence and impact of biofilms on two commonly biofilm-
related infections, bloodstream and urinary tract infections (BSI and UTI). Separated …

Infections are one of the most significant complications of neonates, especially those born
preterm, with sepsis as one of the principal causes of mortality. Coagulase-negative …

Biofilm-associated catheter infections by S. epidermidis occur frequently in neonates and
adults. S. epidermidis bloodstream infections are particularly problematic in neonates …