Biofilm formation constitutes an alternative lifestyle in which microorganisms adopt a
multicellular behavior that facilitates and/or prolongs survival in diverse environmental …

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a gram-negative bacillus and resident of the normal intestinal
microbiota. However, some E. coli strains can cause diseases in humans, other mammals …

Carbohydrates are essential mediators of many processes in health and disease. They
regulate self-/non-self-discrimination, are key elements of cellular communication, cancer …

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) represent the most common type of
nosocomial infection and are a major health concern due to the complications and frequent …

Successful establishment of infection by bacterial pathogens requires adhesion to host cells,
colonization of tissues, and in certain cases, cellular invasion—followed by intracellular …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are highly prevalent, lead to considerable patient morbidity,
incur large financial costs to health-care systems and are one of the most common reasons …

Strains of uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) are the primary cause of urinary tract infections,
including both cystitis and pyelonephritis. These bacteria have evolved a multitude of …

The urinary tract is a common site of bacterial infections; nearly half of all women experience
at least one urinary tract infection (UTI) during their lifetime. These infections are classified …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common microbial infections in humans
and represent a substantial burden on the health care system. UTIs can be uncomplicated …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common infectious diseases worldwide
but are significantly understudied. Uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) accounts for a significant …