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Abstract
Microorganisms universally attach to surfaces and produce extracellular polysaccharides,
resulting in the formation of a biofilm. Biofilms pose a serious problem for public
health because of the increased resistance of biofilm-associated organisms to antimicrobial
agents and the potential for these organisms to cause infections in patients with
indwelling medical devices. An appreciation of the role of biofilms in infection should
enhance the clinical decision-making process.