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biofilm definition
attached to a ____ embedded in a _____ ____ behave as_____ demonstrate _____ ______ |
hydrated surface
polysacc slime community abx. resistance |
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3 dental infections associated w/ biofilms
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abscess, gingivitis, periodontitis
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biofilms account for ___of all infections
35% 50% 65% 95% |
65
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biofilms account for over ___deaths/year
25,000 50,000 150,000 1 million |
150,000
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how does the host clear out a biofilm?
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it cannot
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how do Abx treat a biofilm
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they can't
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what is the treatment for biofilm?
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removal
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what are persisters?
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cells that aren't metabolically active of a biofilm and therefore are not subject to Abx
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What info does a CFU give of biofilm?
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an understatement
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T or F
a biofilm is... viable? culturable? |
T
F |
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dental unit waterline's bacteria in a biofilm is...
gram + or - hetero or homo trophic what type of temp |
neg
hetero mesophilic |
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EPA's drinking standard is less than how many bacteria per mL?
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500
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what information drawn from a biofilm has enhanced their treatment?
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PHENOTYPE
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a main monospecies biofilm is of what bacteria?
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staph aureus
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