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- Title
Biofilm formation: a clinically relevant microbiological process.
- Authors
Donlan, R M
- Abstract
Microorganisms universally attach to surfaces and produce extracellular polysaccharides, resulting in the formation of a biofilm. Biofilms pose a serious problem for public health because of the increased resistance of biofilm-associated organisms to antimicrobial agents and the potential for these organisms to cause infections in patients with indwelling medical devices. An appreciation of the role of biofilms in infection should enhance the clinical decision-making process.
- Publication
Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, 2001, Vol 33, Issue 8, p1387
- ISSN
1058-4838
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1086/322972