An Examination of the Function and the Transcriptional Regulation of the Bps Polysaccharide in Bordetella pertussis Pathogenesis and Biofilm Development

Most bacterial species are capable of existing as surface-adhered communities encased in a matrix called biofilms. These aggregates of sessile bacteria are increasingly being associated with multiple human infections. However, the bacterial factors that contribute to biofilm formation are poorly understood. The identification of biofilm promoting factors and their control mechanisms are necessary for the efficient treatment of biofilm-mediated infections.

Grantor dc:publisher

Wake Forest University

Year dc:date.issued

2010

Author dc:creator

• Conover, Matthew Steven

• attachment

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/10339/30391

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:wakespace.lib.wfu.edu:10339/30391