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Mechanisms and Clinical Relevance of Bacterial Adhesion to Polymers

B. Jansen

Hygiene-Institute University of Cologne Goldenfelsstrasse 19-21, 5000 Cologne 41, FRG

G. Peters, U.D., PH.D.

Hygiene-Institute University of Cologne Goldenfelsstrasse 19-21, 5000 Cologne 41, FRG

G. Pulverer

Hygiene-Institute University of Cologne Goldenfelsstrasse 19-21, 5000 Cologne 41, FRG

The mechanisms of bacterial adhesion to polymers with regard to their significance in the development of foreign-body infections are discussed. The morphological, physico-chemical and biological aspects are treated with special emphasis on the adhesion of coagulase-negative staphylococci to medical polymers. Strategies for the prevention of bacterial adhesion to biomaterials by developing antiadhesive polymers are given.

Key Words: Bacterial adhesion • medical polymers • foreign-body infection • coagulase-negative staphylococci • antiadhesive polymers.

Journal of Biomaterials Applications, Vol. 2, No. 4, 520-543 (1987)
DOI: 10.1177/088532828700200402
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