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1.12.2 Biofilm Growth Cycle<br />

1) Planktonic bacteria reversibly attach to a surface suitable for growth and<br />

Bacteria begin secretion of the extra cellular polymeric substances (EPS) and<br />

attachment becomes irreversible.<br />

2) The maturing biofilm begins to take on a 3-dimensional shape. Biofilm<br />

communities can develop within hours.<br />

3) The biofilm fully matures, and complex architecture is observed. Bacteria<br />

disperse from the biofilm to reinitiate biofilm colonization of a distal surface.<br />

1.12.3 Biofilm Drug Resistance

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