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Biofilms were unknowingly observed centuries ago. Within the last 70 years, our understanding of biofilms, their morphology, and characteristics has grown. Yet despite an increased understanding, the presence of biofilms and their impact on healthcare are still often overlooked, or misunderstood. Antimicrobial technologies and applications are primarily focused on planktonic bacteria. A targeted approach against the biofilm phenotype is likely to improve infection outcomes wherein biofilms are the source of difficult-to-treat infections.

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Williams, D.L. (2019). We Begin to Target the Biofilm. In: Williams, D. (eds) Targeting Biofilms in Translational Research, Device Development, and Industrial Sectors. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-30667-0_1

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