Phenotypic and Genetic Analysis of Biofilm Formation by Staphylococcus epidermidis

Abstract

The clinical isolates of Staphylococcus epidermidis were more likely to form biofilms than the commensal strains. The carriage of the icaA or aap gene alone, or their absence, is not applicable as a molecular marker for the discrimination invasive Staphylococcus epidermidis strains from contaminants.