Analytical challenges of microbial biofilms on medical devices.

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.

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