What is the connection between biofilms and persistent infections?
Medical Biofilm Problems
- Medical devices
Orthopaedic devices
Transcutaneous devices
Urinary catheters - Biofilms on host tissues
Chronic wounds
Osteomyelitis
Cystic fibrosis
Otitis media with effusion - Hospital equipment
Hemodialysis machines
Mechanical ventilators
Shunts, etc.
Surfaces