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Abstract
Encrustations formed from microbes (bacteria, algae, fungi, plankton, or protozoa) embedded in an EXTRACELLULAR POLYMERIC SUBSTANCE MATRIX that is secreted by the microbes. They occur on body surfaces such as teeth (DENTAL DEPOSITS); inanimate objects, and bodies of water. Biofilms are prevented from forming by treating surfaces with DENTIFRICES; DISINFECTANTS; ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS; and anti-fouling agents.
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- Biofilm
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Indexed with the subheadings classification, drug effects, growth & development, radiation effects.
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coordinate with specific organism /physiol; occurrence of biofilms on prostheses or other devices: coordinate with specific device; infection of prostheses by biofilms: coordinate BIOFILMS with specific prosthesis + PROSTHESIS-RELATED INFECTIONS + specific infection
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- Bacteria (1981-1994)
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Biofilms. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018441. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018441
- Biofilms. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofilm
- Biofilms. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q467410