Pseudomonas aeruginosa is associated with several human infections, mainly related to
healthcare services. In the hospital, it is associated with resistance to several antibiotics …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a major health challenge that causes recalcitrant multidrug-
resistant infections, especially in immunocompromised and hospitalized patients. P …

The purpose of this document is to highlight practical recommendations to assist acute care
hospitals to prioritize and implement strategies to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia …

Surface-associated microbial communities, called biofilms, are present in all environments.
Although biofilms play an important positive role in a variety of ecosystems, they also have …

Bacterial biofilms are associated with a wide range of infections, from those related to
exogenous devices, such as catheters or prosthetic joints, to chronic tissue infections such …

Biofilms are of great importance in infection control and healthcare-associated infections
owing to their inherent tolerance and 'resistance'to antimicrobial therapies. Biofilms have …

Biofilms cause chronic infections in tissues or by developing on the surfaces of medical
devices. Biofilm infections persist despite both antibiotic therapy and the innate and adaptive …

Metals have been used as antimicrobial agents since antiquity, but throughout most of
history their modes of action have remained unclear. Recent studies indicate that different …

Regenerative strategies such as stem cell-based therapies and tissue engineering
applications are being developed with the aim to replace, remodel, regenerate or support …

Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive
recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The …