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D000818:Animals; D018441:Biofilms; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000382:microbiology*; D008422:Materials Testing; D011091:Polyesters; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012834:Silver; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013212:Staphylococcus epidermidis
D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D011091:Polyesters; D012834:Silver