Correlation of in vitro biofilm formation capacity with persistence of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli on gnotobiotic lamb's lettuce
Rudolf O. Schlechter, Elisabet Marti, Mitja N. P. Remus‐Emsermann, David Drissner, Maria-Theresia Gekenidis
This study investigates whether in vitro biofilm formation capacity of antibiotic-resistant E. coli correlates with their persistence on gnotobiotic lambs lettuce, finding no clear correlation but highlighting long-term survival risks.
Applied and Environmental Microbiology · Apr 28, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology