Antimicrobial activity of N-acetylcysteine against Stenotrophomonas maltophilia and Burkholderia cepacia complex grown in planktonic phase and in biofilm

Conclusions: NAC via topical route exerts antimicrobial activity vs S.maltophilia and BCC clinical isolates and shows efficacy to prevent their biofilm formation.

http://erj.ersjournals.com/cgi/content/short/50/suppl_61/PA3318?rss=1

Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 6, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Sergio, F., Pallecchi, L., Landini, G., Di Maggio, T., Cariani, L., Blasi, F., Rossolini, G. M. Tags: Respiratory Infections Source Type: research

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