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Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
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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?
- Increase antibiotic dosing
- Create implants with rougher surfaces
- Vaccinate patients against all pathogenic bacteria
- Inhibit quorum sensing
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