| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3405367 | Journal des Anti-infectieux | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Staphylococcus epidermidis and other coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) species are major hospital-acquired pathogens. These opportunistic bacteria mainly cause device-associated sepsis, including catheter-related bloodstream infections, prostethic heart valve endocarditis, and surgical site infections. Colonization of the skin and mucosal surfaces and their ability to form a biofilm that allow evasion from the host's defenses are the leading mechanisms of CoNS virulence.
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Authors
F. Barbier,