Bacterial biofilms in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis.
The possible presence of biofilms was examined in mucosal specimens of 15 patients, undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery or a modified Caldwell-Luc approach for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Biofilms were found in 7 of the 15 patients, positive cultures being obtained in most samples, which supports the role of biofilms as an important factor in the pathogenesis of CRS.
Department of Microbiology, Wrocław Medical University, Wrocław, Poland. ekoks@mbio.am.wroc.pl
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Dworniczek
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Fraczek
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Seniuk
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Kassner
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Sobieszczańska
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Adamski
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Ciesielska
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D018441:Biofilms / Q000254:growth & development*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D008875:Middle Aged; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000382:microbiology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D012220:Rhinitis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D055815:Young Adult