Biofilm-producing bacteria include S. epidermidis (catheters, artificial joints), Viridans Streptococci (dental caries, subacute endocarditis), S. pneumoniae, P. aeruginosa, and H. influenzae (nontypeable). Biofilms are sticky substances made of polysaccharides and proteins.
Las bacterias productoras de biopelícula incluyen S. epidermidis (cáteteres, articulaciones), Viridans Streptococci (caries dental, endocarditis subaguda), S. pneumoniae, P. aeruginosa y H. influenzae (no tipificable). Las biopelículas son sustancias pegajosas de polisacáridos y proteínas.
| Text | Biofilm is a sticky substance made of polysaccharides (sugars) and proteins S.epidermidis::bug which attaches to catheters | artificial joints Viridans Streptococci::bug which causes Dental Caries | Subacute Endocarditis S.pneumoniae::bug P.aeruginosa::bug H.influenzae (nontypeable) |
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