Bacterial Biofilms: A Common Cause of Persistent Infections
Work
Year: 1999
Type: review
Abstract: Bacteria that attach to surfaces aggregate in a hydrated polymeric matrix of their own synthesis to form biofilms. Formation of these sessile communities and their inherent resistance to antimicrobial... more
Source: Science
Institutions Montana State University, University of Iowa
Cites: 53
Cited by: 11,520
Related to: 10
FWCI: 12.86
Citation percentile (by year/subfield): 99.95
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green