Fernanda Gomes Livres

Focusing on Staphylococcus epidermidis, this book explores its evolution from a harmless skin commensal to a major opportunistic pathogen responsible for nosocomial infections linked to medical devices. It highlights the role of biofilm formation as a key virulence factor, detailing how biofilm cells differ from planktonic cells in their resistance to host defenses and antimicrobial treatments. The work aims to investigate innovative therapeutic strategies to effectively treat and manage infections caused by this resilient pathogen.