The risks of biofilm formation for diabetics

Conclusion The organisms causing chronic diabetic foot ulcers were commonly multidrug-resistant; this was also observed among biofilm formers. Therefore, screening for biofilm formation, along with the usual antibiogram, needs to be performed as a routine procedure in chronic diabetic ulcers to formulate effective treatment strategies for these patients.
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research