Trends in Managing Cardiac and Orthopaedic Device-Associated Infections by Using Therapeutic Biomaterials
Over the years, there has been an increasing number of cardiac and orthopaedic implanted medical devices, which has caused an increased incidence of device-associated infections. The surfaces of these indwelling devices are preferred sites for the development of biofilms that are potentially lethal...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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Series: | Polymers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/10/1556 |