Журнал бактериологии и паразитологии

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Bacterial biofilms: survival mechanisms and antibiotic resistance

Tejpreet Chadha

Biofilms are communities of single species or multi-species communities that interact and collaborate with each other and the environment to carry out complex processes. One of the major challenges is to understand the intercellular communications that exist in the community and contribute to biofilm formation. Biofilm is currently a major health concern because it plays a major role in device-associated infections such as prosthetic valves, catheters, and contact lenses. This review will focus on the mechanisms that lead to biofilm formation on surfaces and highlight several medically important pathogens.