• DOI:10.1126/science.284.5418.1318
Corpus ID: 27364291

Bacterial biofilms: a common cause of persistent infections.

@article{Costerton1999BacterialBA,
  title={Bacterial biofilms: a common cause of persistent infections.},
  author={John William Costerton and Philip S Stewart and E. Peter Greenberg},
  journal={Science},
  year={1999},
  volume={284 5418},
  pages={
          1318-22
        }
}

John William Costerton, Philip S Stewart, E. Peter Greenberg

Published in Science 1999

Biology, Medicine

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 agents are at the root of many persistent and chronic bacterial infections. Studies of biofilms have revealed differentiated, structured groups of cells with community properties. Recent advances in our understanding of the genetic and molecular basis of bacterial community behavior point to… CONTINUE READING

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