Mycobacterium abscessus promotes Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation and antibiotic tolerance
Melissa S. McDaniel, Sara E. Edmonds, Evani N. Patel, Joshua J Baty, Jessica A. Scoffield
This study shows that Mycobacterium abscessus enhances Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation and antibiotic tolerance in co-culture, potentially contributing to treatment challenges in cystic fibrosis patients.
mSystems · May 18, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology