Advancements in contemporary medicine have led to an increasing life expectancy which
has broadened the application of biomaterial implants. As each implant procedure has an …

Biofilm formation is an important virulence factor for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
aureus (MRSA). The extracellular matrix of MRSA biofilms contains significant amounts of …

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) biofilm is the major cause of failure of implant infection
treatment that results in heavy social and economic burden on individuals, families, and …

Biomaterial implants increase the risk of microbial infections due to the biofilm mode of
growth of infecting bacteria on implant materials, in which bacteria are protected against …

Biofilms formed by Staphylococcus aureus are one of the predominant causes of implant-
associated infections (IAIs). Previous studies have found that S. aureus nucleases nuc1 and …

A major contributor to biomaterial associated infection (BAI) is Staphylococcus aureus. This
pathogen produces a protective biofilm, making eradication difficult. Biofilms are composed …

Despite continuing progress in medical and surgical procedures, staphylococci remain the
major Gram-positive bacterial pathogens that cause a wide spectrum of diseases, especially …

The use of indwelling medical devices has constantly increased in recent years and has
revolutionized the quality of life of patients affected by different diseases. However, despite …

Implant associated infections represent a serious health burden in clinics since some
microorganisms are able to colonize biological surfaces or surfaces of indwelling medical …

Bacterial biofilms causing implant-associated osteomyelitis is a severe complication with
limited antimicrobial therapy options. We designed an animal model, in which implant …