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International Journal of Molecular Biotechnology

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Effect of Bacterial Biofilms on Human Health

Abstract Submission Deadline : November 30, 2024

Manuscript Submission Deadline : December 25, 2024

Special Issue Description

On implantable medical equipment, biofilms can also develop. A central venous catheter is one example of a device that might develop bacterial biofilms on its surface. On completely implanted devices, such as artificial hip or knee joints, biofilms can also develop. For instance, Escherichia coli biofilms are regularly seen on urinary catheters . Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a species that is not typically a component of the body’s microflora but that can build biofilms and lead to illnesses. It easily creates biofilms and can infect several organs, including the skin and lungs. Biofilm-related infections have been linked to considerable morbidity and mortality. Patients with implantable medical devices and those who have compromised immune systems are especially at risk. Treatment for infections may be challenging. This is because biofilms are difficult for the immune system to deal with and they are almost a thousand times more resistant to antibiotics than free-floating bacteria. When implantable medical devices cause infections, the device is frequently taken out.

Keywords

Biofilms, Bacterial biofilms, Immune system, Antibiotics, Morbidity

Manuscript Submission information

Manuscripts should be submitted online via the manuscript Engine. Once you register on APID, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline.
All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the email address:[email protected] for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a Double-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for the submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page.

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