The role of microbial biofilms in prosthetic joint infections A review

Abstract - Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) still remains a significant problem. In line with the forecasted rise in joint replacement procedures, the number of cases of PJI is also anticipated to rise. The formation of biofilm by causative pathogens is central to the occurrence and the recalcitranc...

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Published in:	Acta orthopaedica Vol. 86; no. 2; pp. 147 - 158
Main Authors:	Gbejuade, Herbert O, Lovering, Andrew M, Webb, Jason C
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Informa Healthcare 04.03.2015
Subjects:	Reviews
ISSN:	1745-3674, 1745-3682
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