Depending on the type of bacteria, collagen-coated hydrophilic prostheses with a large surface increased bacterial adherence significantly. These differences should be taken into consideration when choosing a mesh graft, which limits infection in abdominal wall reconstruction.

We observed the emergence of serotype 8 as the main cause of invasive disease caused by levofloxacin-resistant S. pneumoniae. HIV-positive patients seem to be prone to infection caused by multidrug-resistant serotype 8 and have a high mortality rate.

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Considering M abscessus, a smaller collagen-free contact surface shows better resistance to infection, however, depending on the type of bacteria, prostheses with a large surface, and covered with collagen shows reduced resistance to infection, worse integration, and worse clinical outcome.