Biofilm formation in living organisms is associated to tissue and implant infections, and it has
also been linked to the contribution of antibiotic resistance. Thus, understanding biofilm …

The influence of microorganisms growing as sessile communities in a large number of
human infections has been extensively studied and recognized for 30–40 years, therefore …

We summarize different studies describing mechanisms through which bacteria in a biofilm
mode of growth resist mechanical and chemical challenges. Acknowledging previous …

Biofilms are matrix‐enclosed microbial aggregates that adhere to a biological or
nonbiological surface. Biofilm formation is a significant problem in the medical, food, and …

A biofilm is a population of cells growing on a surface and enclosed in an
exopolysaccharide matrix. Biofilms are notoriously difficult to eradicate and are a source of …

Bacterial biofilms play an important role in urinary tract infections (UTIs), being responsible
for persistence infections causing relapses and acute prostatitis. Bacterial forming biofilm …

Biofilm formation is a crucial step in the pathogenesis of many subacute and chronic
bacterial infections, including foreign body‐related infections. Biofilms are difficult to …

Ultrasound has an ever-increasing role in the delivery of therapeutic agents, including
genetic material, protein and chemotherapeutic agents. Cavitating gas bodies, such as …

Presenting state-of-the-art research advancements, this volume explores innovative
approaches to effectively apply existing porous media technologies to biomedical …

The insertion or implantation of foreign bodies has become an indispensable part in almost
all fields of medicine. However, medical devices are associated with a definitive risk of …