Advances in Microbial Biofilm Prevention on Indwelling Medical Devices with Emphasis on Usage of Acoustic Energy

Advances in Microbial Biofilm Prevention on Indwelling Medical Devices with Emphasis on Usage of Acoustic Energy

Microbial biofilms are a major impediment to the use of indwelling medical devices, generating device-related infections with high morbidity and mortality. Major efforts directed towards preventing and eradicating the biofilm problem face difficulties because biofilms protect themselves very effecti...

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Main Authors: Gad Lavie, Zadik Hazan, Mathilda Mandel, Naama Dror
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2009-04-01
Series:Sensors
Subjects:
Anti-microbial agents
Biofilms
Biofilm prevention
Acoustic energy
Ultrasonication
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/9/4/2538/

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