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ABSTRACT:
ORGANISM(S): Enterococcus faecalis
SUBMITTER: Janet Manson
PROVIDER: E-MEXP-3068 | biostudies-arrayexpress |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress
PloS one 20111215 12
Spread of antibiotic resistance among bacteria responsible for nosocomial and community-acquired infections urges for novel therapeutic or prophylactic targets and for innovative pathogen-specific antibacterial compounds. Major challenges are posed by opportunistic pathogens belonging to the low GC% gram-positive bacteria. Among those, Enterococcus faecalis is a leading cause of hospital-acquired infections associated with life-threatening issues and increased hospital costs. To better understan ...[more]