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Full and Broad-Spectrum <i>In Vivo</i> Eradication of Catheter-Associated Biofilms Using Gentamicin-EDTA Antibiotic Lock Therapy
2 Oct 2012
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Biofilms that develop on indwelling devices are a major concern in clinical settings. While removal of colonized devices remains the most frequent strategy for avoiding device-related complications, antibiotic lock therapy constitutes an adjunct therapy for catheter-related infection. However, currently used antibiotic lock solutions are not fully effective against biofilms, thus warranting a search for new...
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