Pseudomonas aeruginosa displays a dormancy phenotype during long-term survival in water.
S. Lewenza, J. M. Abboud, K. Poon, M. Kobryn, I. Humplik, J. R. Bell, L. Mardan, S. L. Reckseidler-Zenteno
This study shows Pseudomonas aeruginosa enters a dormant state in water, characterized by reduced metabolic activity, morphological changes, and gene regulation, enabling long-term survival and antibiotic tolerance.
bioRxiv · May 21, 2018Microbiology