Resistant bacteria mediate coexistence of antibiotic-producing and antibiotic-sensitive bacteria in biofilms

Authors :: Narisawa, Naoki
Haruta, Shin
Arai, Hiroyuki
Ishii, Masaharu
Igarashi, Yasuo
Source :: Applied and Environmental Microbiology. June, 2008, Vol. 74 Issue 11-12, 3887-3894
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: The behavior of antibiotic-sensitive bacteria within biofilms containing antibiotic-producing bacteria is examined. Findings reveal that the survival of sensitive bacteria in biofilm is possible by covering them with a layer of resistant bacteria.

Subjects :: Pseudomonas -- Genetic aspects
Microbial mats -- Research
Antibiotics -- Research
Drug resistance in microorganisms -- Analysis
Biological sciences

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