Pseudomonas aeruginosa promotes persistence of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia via increased adherence to depolarized respiratory epithelium
M. S. McDaniel, N. Lindgren, C. E. Billiot, K. N. Valladeres, N. A. Sumpter, W. E. Swords
This study shows Pseudomonas aeruginosa enhances Stenotrophomonas maltophilia persistence in CF lungs by disrupting epithelial barriers and promoting adherence via type IV pilus mechanisms.
Microbiology Spectrum · Feb 14, 2023Peer-reviewedMicrobiology