Implant infections: adhesion, biofilm formation and immune evasion
Implant infections: adhesion, biofilm formation and immune evasion
C. R. Arciola,D. Campoccia,L. Montanaro
2018 · DOI: 10.1038/s41579-018-0019-y
Nature Reviews Microbiology · 1,858 Citations
TLDR
The fundamental pathogenic mechanisms underlying implant infections are explored, highlighting orthopaedic implants and Staphylococcus aureus as a prime example, and innovative targets for preventive and therapeutic strategies are discussed.