FAQs
1. What can be done to prevent or control biofilms?
Good hygiene, regular cleaning of surfaces, sterilizing medical equipment, and developing anti-biofilm treatments can help control biofilms.
2. What is photodynamic therapy?
This treatment uses special dyes activated by light to produce reactive oxygen that kills bacteria inside biofilms. It is broad-spectrum and doesn’t cause resistance.
3. What role do nanoparticles play in fighting biofilms?
Nanoparticles can penetrate biofilms better than traditional drugs and may avoid resistance mechanisms, making them promising tools against stubborn infections.
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