What is the connection between biofilms and persistent infections?

Medical Biofilm Problems

• Medical devices
  Orthopaedic devices
  Transcutaneous devices
  Urinary catheters
• Biofilms on host tissues
  Chronic wounds
  Osteomyelitis
  Cystic fibrosis
  Otitis media with effusion
• Hospital equipment
  Hemodialysis machines
  Mechanical ventilators
  Shunts, etc.
  Surfaces