Potential application of polyisobutylene-polystyrene and a Lactobacillus protein to reduce the risk of device-associated urinary tract infections

Authors

Gregor Reid, The University of Western Ontario

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1997

Journal

Current Opinion in Colloid and Interface Science

Volume

2

Issue

5

First Page

513

Last Page

516

URL with Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/S1359-0294(97)80100-8

Abstract

In 1996, reports were presented which showed a better understanding of how microorganisms adhere to biosurfaces and infect the host. Modified surfaces and competitive bacterial interventions were shown to hold promise in disease prevention. Antibiotic coating of devices is still a focus of attention, and ineffective biofilm penetration may be circumvented by combination therapy.