Staphylococcal adherence to polyvinyl chloride and heparin-bonded polyurethane catheters is species dependent and enhanced by fibronectin.

Russell, P B

Staphylococcal adherence to polyvinyl chloride and heparin-bonded polyurethane catheters is species dependent and enhanced by fibronectin. [electronic resource] - Journal of clinical microbiology Jun 1987 - 1083-7 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article

0095-1137

10.1128/jcm.25.6.1083-1087.1987 doi


Bacterial Adhesion
Catheterization--adverse effects
Catheters, Indwelling
Fibronectins--metabolism
Heparin
Humans
Microscopy, Electron
Polyurethanes--metabolism
Polyvinyl Chloride--metabolism
Polyvinyls--metabolism
Staphylococcus--physiology
Staphylococcus aureus--physiology
Staphylococcus epidermidis--physiology