Bacterial biofilm adherence to middle-ear ventilation tubes: scanning electron micrograph images and literature review.
J Laryngol Otol
; 121(10): 993-7, 2007 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-17553184
INTRODUCTION: The organisms that cause many device-related and other chronic infections actually grow in biofilms in or on these devices. We sought to examine the role of biofilm formation in chronic middle-ear ventilation tube infection. CASE REPORT: Scanning electron micrograph images are presented which demonstrate biofilm on a middle-ear ventilation tube removed from a five-year-old child's chronically discharging ear. A review of the relevant international literature explores the role of biofilms in chronic infection and discusses potential intervention strategies. CONCLUSION: Biofilms may be responsible for chronic middle-ear ventilation tube infection that resists treatment with conventional antibiotics.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Microscopía Electrónica de Rastreo
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Ventilación del Oído Medio
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Biopelículas
Límite:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Laryngol Otol
Asunto de la revista:
OTORRINOLARINGOLOGIA
Año:
2007
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Australia
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido