Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields Disrupt Staphylococcus epidermidis Biofilms and Enhance the Antibiofilm Efficacy of Antibiotics

Abstract

Antibiotic resistance and biofilm infections are major issues in health care because of the lack of a successful treatment modality and poor patient outcomes. These infections are a particular issue following orthopedic surgery or trauma wherein an infection may form on an orthopedic implant or patient’s bone.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Dec 21, 2022
Source ID
10.1128/spectrum.01949-22

Entities

People

  • Beth A. Lazazzera
  • Fabrizio Billi
  • Ryan B. Juncker

Organizations

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
  • United States Department of Defense

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Microbial Pathology
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology