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Under a low magnification of 103X, this scanning electron microscopic (SEM) image reveals surface irregularities in this polycarbonate (PC) biofilm culture material, upon which a Proteus mirabilis (ATCC 29906) bacterial biofilm had been cultivated over a 24-hour time period. Microorganisms often colonize, and adhere strongly to living and non-living surfaces, including indwelling medical devices, or as in this case, a PC coupon, forming biofilms, which at times, demonstrate an increased resistance to antimicrobials.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Biofilm Laboratory, DHQP; Chelsea Samaniego Meltzer, EID Fellow
Creation Date: 2003
Photo Credit: Janice Carr
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