Abstract
A novel staining procedure to demonstrate glycocalyx production by clinical isolates is presented. The short times required, specificity and sensitivity suggest that the staining could be applied to routine in vitro diagnostic procedures.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Bacterial Adhesion
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Bacterial Infections
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Biofilms*
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Glycoproteins / isolation & purification*
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Knee Prosthesis / microbiology
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Micrococcus luteus / growth & development
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Polysaccharides / isolation & purification*
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Prostheses and Implants / microbiology*
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa / growth & development
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Staining and Labeling / methods*
Substances
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Glycoproteins
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Polysaccharides