Figure 3

Scanning electron microscopy of HMEECs infected with S. aureus. HMEECs were infected with S. aureus for 30 min (A), 1 h (B), 2 h (C), 4 h (D), 6 h (E) and 8 h (F). There was increase in number of bacteria on the surface of HMEECs with increase in post-infection time-periods. Yellow arrows indicate bacteria. Scale bars: 5 µm.