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Challenges of intervention, treatment, and antibiotic resistance of biofilm-forming microorganisms
Heliyon · 2019 · Vol. 5(8) · pp. e02192–e02192
Gebreselema Gebreyohannes✉(Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation)Andrew Nyerere(Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology)Christine Bii(Kenya Medical Research Institute)Desta Berhe Sbhatu(Mekelle University)
Abstract
Bioprospecting for quorum quenching compounds can be an appropriate solution for controlling biofilm infections.
Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensingOral microbiology and periodontitis researchAntimicrobial agents and applicationsBiofilmMicrobiologyAntibiotic resistanceQuorum sensingAntimicrobialAntibioticsExtracellular polymeric substanceBiologyBacteria
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- Mekelle University
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