MicrobiologybioRxiv
Pseudomonas aeruginosa displays a dormancy phenotype during long-term survival in water.
S. Lewenza, J. M. Abboud, K. Poon…·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.
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0198384