Bacterial biofilm:A new target in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis
- VernacularTitle:细菌生物膜:治疗慢性鼻-鼻窦炎的新靶点
- Author:
Xiangrong CHENG
;
Qiuping WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Bacterial biofilm;
Rhinosinusitis;
Drug treatment
- From:
Journal of Medical Postgraduates
2004;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Chronic rhinosinusitis(CRS) is a common infectious disease and a subpopulation of patients fail to respond to either medical or surgical intervention.Bacterial biofilms(BBF) are 3-dimensional aggregates of bacteria, which have special properties due to their group structure,including increased resistance to antibiotics in some forms.Evidence suggests that BBF may play an important role in CRS.The goal of this article is to provide an overview of BBF with the special focus on CRS.A further understanding of the role of BBF may lead to the development of more appropriate therapies for CRS.
