B. C. Hunt

Metabolic interplay between Proteus mirabilis and Enterococcus faecalis facilitates polymicrobial biofilm formation and invasive disease

This study identifies a metabolic interaction between Proteus mirabilis and Enterococcus faecalis that enhances biofilm formation and CAUTI severity.

Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae redox recycling of protein thiols promotes resistance to oxidative killing and bacterial survival in biofilms in a smoke related infection model

This study shows that thiol redox homeostasis in NTHi promotes biofilm persistence and oxidative resistance in a smoke-related infection model.

Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae infection impedes Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonization and persistence in mouse respiratory tract

This study shows that NTHi infection reduces Pa colonization in mice, likely by enhancing host immunity rather than direct competition.