Abstract
Bacteria have developed a wide variety of molecular mechanisms that permit firm adherence to a biologic surface. This review summarizes basic principles involved in this process, as exemplified by adherence of the group A streptococcus to oral epithelium, staphylococci to indwelling prostheses, and Escherichia coli to uroepithelium and enterocytes.
MeSH terms
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Bacterial Adhesion / physiology*
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Bacterial Proteins / metabolism
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Gram-Negative Bacteria / metabolism
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Gram-Negative Bacteria / pathogenicity*
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Humans
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Pharyngitis / microbiology
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Prosthesis-Related Infections / microbiology
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Staphylococcus / metabolism
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Staphylococcus / pathogenicity*
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Streptococcus pyogenes / metabolism
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Streptococcus pyogenes / pathogenicity*