Effect of antibacterials on biofilms

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Effect of antibacterials on biofilms Saima Aslam, MD American Journal of Infection Control Volume 36, Issue 10, Pages S175.e9-S175.e11 (December 2008) DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2008.10.002 Copyright © 2008 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Terms and Conditions

Fig 1 Steps in biofilm formation. American Journal of Infection Control 2008 36, S175.e9-S175.e11DOI: (10.1016/j.ajic.2008.10.002) Copyright © 2008 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Terms and Conditions