Role of Tobramycin in the Induction and Maintenance of Viable but Non-Culturable <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> in an In Vitro Biofilm Model

• Main Authors: Gianmarco Mangiaterra (Author), Nicholas Cedraro (Author), Salvatore Vaiasicca (Author), Barbara Citterio (Author), Roberta Galeazzi (Author), Emiliano Laudadio (Author), Giovanna Mobbili (Author), Cristina Minnelli (Author), Davide Bizzaro (Author), Francesca Biavasco (Author)
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• Udgivet: MDPI AG, 2020-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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The recurrence of <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> (PA) biofilm infections is a major issue in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. A pivotal role is played by the presence of antibiotic-unresponsive persisters and/or viable but non-culturable (VBNC) forms, whose development might be favored by s...