In living organisms, biofilms are defined as complex communities of bacteria residing within
an exopolysaccharide matrix that adheres to a surface. In the clinic, they are typically the …

Background Most of the world's bacteria live in biofilms, three-dimensional clusters attached
to surfaces. Manyhospital-acquired infections are associated with biofilm infections of …

Biofilms play a pivotal role in healthcare-associated infections, especially those related to
the implant of medical devices, such as intravascular catheters, urinary catheters and …

Biofilms are aggregates formed as a protective survival state by microorganisms to adapt to
the environment and can be resistant to antimicrobial agents and host immune responses …

Medical device-associated infections are one of the most common and feared complications
in medical practice. The treatment of medical device-related infections is notoriously …

Biofilms are complex structures formed by bacteria, fungi, or even viruses on biotic and
abiotic surfaces, and they can be found in almost any part of the human body. The …

Biofilm formation by human bacterial pathogens on implanted medical devices causes major
morbidity and mortality among patients, and leads to billions of dollars in healthcare cost …

Bacterial biofilms are involved in most device-associated infections and remain a challenge
for modern medicine. One major approach to addressing this problem is to prevent the …

Pathogenic microbial biofilms that readily form on implantable medical devices or human
tissues have posed a great threat to worldwide healthcare. Hopes are focused on preventive …

Biofilms are communal structures of microorganisms encased in an exopolymeric coat that
form on both natural and abiotic surfaces and have been associated with a variety of …