Biology 2e
Biology 2e
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781947172517
Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher: OpenStax
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Chapter 9, Problem 22RQ

A doctor is researching new ways to treat biofilms on artificial joints. Which approach would best help prevent bacterial colonization of the medical implants?

  1. Increase antibiotic dosing
  2. Create implants with rougher surfaces
  3. Vaccinate patients against all pathogenic bacteria
  4. Inhibit quorum sensing

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