Acinetobacter pittii biofilm formation on inanimate surfaces after long-term desiccation

Conclusion After long-term desiccation, all A. pittii strains retained, or even increased, their ability to form biofilms after they had been fed with nutrient media. This suggests that A. pittii may recover easily from desiccation and may express adherence factors to infect new hosts after rehydration.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research