African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

Scanning electron microscopy of biofilm formation by Staphylococcus aureus on stainless steel and polypropylene surfaces

Alessandra P. Sant’Anna Salimena*
  • Alessandra P. Sant’Anna Salimena*
  • Department of Biology/Agricultural Microbiology, University of Lavras, Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Alexandre C. Santos Júnior
  • Alexandre C. Santos Júnior
  • Department of Food Science, University of Lavras, Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Maria das Graças Cardoso
  • Maria das Graças Cardoso
  • Department of Chemistry, University of Lavras, Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Eduardo Alves
  • Eduardo Alves
  • Departament of Plant Pathology, University of Lavras, Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Eduardo Alves
  • Eduardo Alves
  • Departament of Plant Pathology, University of Lavras, Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Roberta H. Piccoli
  • Roberta H. Piccoli
  • Departament of Food Science, University of Lavras, Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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  •  Received: 29 August 2014
  •  Published: 20 August 2014

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