Quorum Signaling and Biofilm Antibiotic Resistance Phenotypes of Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae Clinical Isolates

The genetically and phenotypically diverse bacterium nontypeable <i>Haemophilus influenzae</i> (NTHi) is a leading cause of otitis media (OM). This disease affects children around the world. Treatment is complicated by the ability of the bacteria to form biofilms in which they are more tolerant to antimicrobials. Developing a better understanding of biofilm antibiotic resistance and possible roles for cell-cell communication may lead to new therapeutic options. While many fascinating findings come from studies using NTHi lab strains, the results from any one strain do not necessarily represent the entire population.

Grantor dc:publisher

Wake Forest University

Year dc:date.issued

2015

Author dc:creator

• Reimche, Jennifer

• Antibiotics

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/10339/57274

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:wakespace.lib.wfu.edu:10339/57274