Abstract
Bacterial adherence is important in the initiation of disease of the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urinary tracts. This article reviews the mechanisms by which it occurs and presents specific examples of its importance in urinary tract infections.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Bacteria / growth & development
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Bacteria / pathogenicity
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Bacterial Adhesion*
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Fimbriae, Bacterial / physiology
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Humans
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Urinary Tract / microbiology*
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Urinary Tract Infections / microbiology*