Biofilm

Biofilm formation by fungal and bacterial pathogens on implanted medical devices causes major morbidity and mortality among patients, and leads to billions of dollars in healthcare cost. There are estimated to be more than 45 million medical devices implanted every year in the United States. Infection of these devices occurs in 60% of patients, and Candida species are responsible for up to 20% of these infections. Biofilms are complex structures are highly resistant to antimicrobial agents and the host immune system. OMICS Group International is one of the leading Open Access Publishers which is running 700+ peer-reviewed journals with quality articles. Journal of Bacteriology & Parasitology is one of the best journals which publish world quality articles. Journal of Bacteriology & Parasitology is a wide range of area that deals with bacterial and parasitic infections.

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Last date updated on September, 2024