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Abstract

is the most abundant commensal bacterium of human skin. Despite protecting us from foreign invaders, itself exploits human vulnerability when given the opportunity. Such opportunities arise when patients are immunocompromised or when biomedical implants present an opportunity to colonize the surface and form biofilms. is one of the most frequently isolated organisms from implanted devices and from bloodstream infections. However, infections are often recalcitrant to antibiotics because of biofilm-associated antibiotic tolerance. Furthermore, the emergence and spread of nearly pan-resistant strains is a considerable health concern. Symptoms can be subclinical, making diagnosis challenging, and treatment with antibiotics is inefficient. For now, infection prevention remains the best strategy available.

Funding
This study was supported by the:
  • Villum Fonden (Award 00028321)
    • Principle Award Recipient: RikkeLouise Meyer
  • Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet, Aarhus Universitet
    • Principle Award Recipient: SandraM. Skovdal
  • Carlsbergfondet (Award CF16-0342)
    • Principle Award Recipient: RikkeLouise Meyer
  • This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
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