Virulence factors and biofilm production by isolates of Bacteroides fragilis recovered from dog intestinal tracts
Braz. j. microbiol
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45(2): 647-650, Apr.-June 2014. ilus, tab
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ABSTRACT
Bacteroides fragilis colonizes dog guts both as a commensal and as an opportunistic pathogen. This study aims to evaluate virulence factors of 13 B. fragilis strains isolated from dog intestinal tracts and their ability for biofilm formation. Capsules were detected in all the evaluated strains. A total of 61.5% of all strains were biofilm producers. These attributes most likely play an important role in B. fragilis persistent colonization in the gut.
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Main subject:
Bacteroides fragilis
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Biofilms
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Virulence Factors
Limits:
Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. microbiol
Journal subject:
Microbiology
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal do Ceará/BR
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