Chapter-05 The Role of Biofilm in Periprosthetic Joint Infection
BOOK TITLE: Periprosthetic Joint Infection: Practical Management Guide
Author
1. Kerr Glenn J
2. Glynn Aaron
ISBN
9789350902714
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11779_5
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2013
Pages
8
Author Affiliations
1.
OrthoVirginia, Midlothian, Virginia, USA
2.
Waterford, Ireland
Chapter keywords
Biofilm,
periprosthetic joint infection,
microcolony formation,
chronic S. aureus infection,
antimicrobial resistance,
antimicrobial therapy,
biofilm phenotype,
Role of Biofilm in Periprosthetic Joint Infection