Link between antibiotics, bacterial biofilms and chronic infections found
Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 20:31
in Health & Medicine
The link between antibiotics and bacterial biofilm formation leading to chronic lung, sinus and ear infections has been found, researchers report. The study results illustrate how bacterial biofilms can actually thrive, rather than decrease, when given low doses of antibiotics. Results of this study may lead to new approach for chronic ear infections in children.