Analytical challenges of microbial biofilms on medical devices

Akos Vertes; Victoria Hitchins; K Scott Phillips

doi:10.1021/ac2029997

Analytical challenges of microbial biofilms on medical devices

Anal Chem. 2012 May 1;84(9):3858-66. doi: 10.1021/ac2029997. Epub 2012 Mar 16.

Authors

Akos Vertes¹, Victoria Hitchins, K Scott Phillips

Affiliation

¹ The George Washington University, Department of Chemistry, Washington, DC, USA.

PMID: 22424152
DOI: 10.1021/ac2029997

Abstract

Microbial colonization of medical devices is a widespread problem that tests the limits of conventional analytical methods. Successful analytical endeavors require collaboration between clinicians, microbiologists, biomedical engineers, and analytical chemists.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

Bacteria / isolation & purification
Bacterial Physiological Phenomena*
Biofilms*
Chemistry Techniques, Analytical / methods*
Equipment and Supplies / microbiology*
Fungi / isolation & purification
Fungi / physiology*
Genetic Techniques
Humans
Mass Spectrometry / methods
Microchip Analytical Procedures / methods
Microscopy / methods
Spectrum Analysis, Raman / methods