Chronic polymicrobial wound infections are often characterized by the presence of bacterial
biofilms. They show considerable structural and functional heterogeneity, which influences …

Staphylococcus aureus is often involved in severe infections, in which the effects of bacterial
virulence factors have great importance. Antistaphylococcal regimens should take into …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have been proposed as a promising class of new
antimicrobials partly because they are less susceptible to bacterial resistance evolution. This …

Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a critical threat to public health and
disproportionately affects the health and well-being of persons in low-income and middle …

The ability of bacteria to move is critical for their survival in diverse environments and
multiple ways have evolved to achieve this. Two forms of motility have recently been …

During infection, bacterial pathogens successfully sense, respond and adapt to a myriad of
harsh environments presented by the mammalian host. This exquisite level of adaptation …

Staphylococcus aureus is a key pathogen in atopic dermatitis (AD) pathogenicity. Over half
of AD patients are carriers of S. aureus. Clinical isolates derived from AD patients produce …

Phenol-soluble modulins (PSMs) and Staphylococcal protein A (SpA) are key virulence
determinants for community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA …

The opportunistic pathogen Staphylococcus aureus has become an increasing threat to
public health. While the Agr quorum sensing (QS) system is a master regulator of S. aureus …

Mastitis, a major veterinary problem widespread in many regions, is caused mainly by
Staphylococcus spp. However, there is no current reliable information about the role of …