Metal-resistant bacteria are recommended for metal removal applications due to their rapid multiplication and growth rates. To ensure safety replenishment in contaminated areas frequently hampered by heavy metal toxicity, it is crucial to comprehend their coping mechanisms under heavy metal stress. This study primarily examines the role of EPS (exopolysaccharide) in , a Gram-negative, aerobic, and rod-shaped bacteria, in response to Cd, as well as the binding behavior and biosorption mechanism between EPS and Cd, using SEM and FTIR.
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Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is an opportunistic pathogen that results in nosocomial infections in immunocompromised individuals. These bacteria colonize on the surface of medical devices and therapeutic equipment like urinary catheters, endoscopes, and ventilators, causing respiratory and urinary tract infections. The low outer membrane permeability of multidrug-resistance efflux systems and the two chromosomally encoded β- lactamases present in S.
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