Microorganisms grouped together into spatially-organized communities called biofilms, are
the cause of dramatic chronic infections in plants, animals and humans. In this review, the …

Biofilms are adherent communities of bacteria contained within a complex matrix. Although
host immune responses to planktonic staphylococcal species have been relatively well …

Background Irrigation and débridement (I&D) of periprosthetic infection (PPI) is associated
with infection control ranging from 16% to 47%. Mitigating factors include organism type …

This text offers dental hygienists a comprehensive and easy-to-understand presentation of
periodontics. The evidence-based approach to periodontal care emphasizes use of …

The limitation of pH inside electrode‐respiring biofilms is a well‐known concept. However,
little is known about how pH and redox potential are affected by increasing current inside …

The rate and severity of polyurethane (PU) coating degradation is due to a combination of
both abiotic and biotic factors. The contribution of biotic factors to the degradation process …

Considering the prevalence and pathogenicity of biofilms in wounds, this study was
designed to evaluate the anti-biofilm capabilities of eight commercially available wound care …

Background: Biofilm is ubiquitous throughout nature including bacteria, fungi, protozoa-
associated bacteriophages, and viruses. Whereas it is adaptive for certain organisms in a …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a current major health issue, both for the high rates of
resistance observed in bacteria that cause common infections and for the complexity of the …

К настоящему времени накопилось значительное количество данных о том, что
микроорганизмы в естественных условиях обитания существуют преимущественно в …