Chapter 2. Clinical Relevance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A Master of Adaptation and Survival Strategies
- Prof. Dr. Bernd H. A. Rehm
Published Online: 31 MAR 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9783527622009.ch2
Copyright © 2008 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
Book Title
Pseudomonas: Model Organism, Pathogen, Cell Factory
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How to Cite
Høiby, N., Johansen, H. K., Moser, C. and Ciofu, O. (2008) Clinical Relevance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A Master of Adaptation and Survival Strategies, in Pseudomonas: Model Organism, Pathogen, Cell Factory (ed B. H. A. Rehm), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527622009.ch2
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Institute of Molecular BioSciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
Publication History
- Published Online: 31 MAR 2008
- Published Print: 26 MAR 2008
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9783527319145
Online ISBN: 9783527622009
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Keywords:
- clinical relevance;
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa;
- adaptation;
- survival strategies;
- lung conductive zones;
- lung respiratory zones;
- antibiotic therapy;
- evolutionary implications
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
CF
Survival of P. aeruginosa by Adaptation to the Inflammatory Defense System
Conductive and the Respiratory Zones of the Lungs
Survival of P. aeruginosa by Adaptation to the Respiratory Zone of the Lungs
Survival of P. aeruginosa by Adaptation to the Conductive Zone of the Lungs
Survival of P. aeruginosa by Adaptation to the Antibiotic Therapy
Evolutionary Implications of the Adaptability of P. aeruginosa
References