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Review
. 2019 Feb 26:10:359.
doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.00359. eCollection 2019.

Studying Biofilm and Clinical Issues in Orthopedics

Trisha N Peel  1   2
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Studying Biofilm and Clinical Issues in Orthopedics

Trisha N Peel. Front Microbiol. .

Abstract

The association between biofilm-forming microorganisms and prosthetic joint infection influences all aspect of management including approaches to diagnosis, management and prevention. This article will provide an overview of new anti-biofilm strategies for management of prosthetic joint infection.

Keywords: anti-biofilm approaches; biofilm; diagnosis; prevention; prosthetic joint infection; treatment.

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