Bacterial biofilms are complex microbial communities encased in extracellular polymeric
substances. Their formation is a multi-step process. Biofilms are a significant problem in …

Hospital-acquired infections, also known as nosocomial infections, include bloodstream
infections, surgical site infections, skin and soft tissue infections, respiratory tract infections …

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are common postoperative occurrences due to contamination
of the surgical wound or implanted medical devices with community or hospital-acquired …

Klebsiella pneumoniae is a Gram-negative bacterium within the Enterobacteriaceae family
that can cause multiple systemic infections, such as respiratory, blood, liver abscesses and …

Background Bacterial biofilms pose a significant challenge in various industries, including
healthcare and food production, as they can lead to persistent infections, antibiotic …

Studies on biofilm-related infections are gaining prominence owing to their involvement in
most clinical infections and seriously threatening global public health. A biofilm is a natural …

Biofilms are complex structures with an intricate relationship between the resident
microorganisms, the extracellular matrix, and the surrounding environment. Interest in …

Biofilms provide an ecological advantage against many environmental stressors, such as pH
and temperature, making it the most common life‐cycle stage for many bacteria. These …

Chronic wounds have been a major factor of serious harm to global public health. At
present, it is known that almost all chronic wounds contain biofilms, which seriously hinder …

Antibiotic resistance poses a critical threat to human healthcare, largely driven by bacterial
biofilms. These biofilms resist the immune system and antibiotics, rendering enclosed …