Proteus mirabilis biofilms and the encrustation of urethral catheters

D. J. Stickler; L. Ganderton; J. King; J. Nettleton; C. WINTERS

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journal article Dec 01, 1993

Proteus mirabilis biofilms and the encrustation of urethral catheters

D. J. Stickler L. Ganderton J. King

J. Nettleton C. WINTERS

Urological Research Vol. 21 No. 6 pp. 407-411 · Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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Published: Dec 01, 1993
Vol/Issue: 21(6)
Pages: 407-411
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D. J. Stickler, L. Ganderton, J. King, et al. (1993). Proteus mirabilis biofilms and the encrustation of urethral catheters. Urological Research, 21(6), 407-411. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00300077

Proteus mirabilis biofilms and the encrustation of urethral catheters

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