Abstract:Nowadays, infections associated with urinary tract medical devices, have become a common health issue. The fact that their surfaces are prone to microbial colonization and biofilm formation is certainly a problem. As a result, these medical devices usage can be a source of extreme concern, especially for critically ill patients. Urinary tract related infections are among the most frequent HAIs comprising 27% in Europe and 36–40% in the USA. Among multiple strategies to fight those infections, biosurfactants as… Show more
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