Biofilms and Implantable Device-Related Infections
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biofilms; Acinetobacter; Staphylococcus aureus
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Implantable medical devices have revolutionized modern medicine by improving patient outcomes and quality of life. However, the increased use of devices such as catheters, prosthetic joints, cardiovascular implants, and orthopedic hardware has led to a corresponding rise in device-associated infections. A major contributor to these infections is the formation of microbial biofilms—complex communities of microorganisms that adhere to surfaces and are embedded in a protective extracellular matrix. Biofilms confer a heightened resistance to antibiotics and host immune responses, rendering conventional antimicrobial therapies largely ineffective and posing serious challenges for clinicians worldwide.
This Special Issue aims to explore the multifaceted aspects of biofilms in the context of medical device infections. Topics include the molecular mechanisms of biofilm formation, pathogen identification, advances in diagnostic techniques, and the development of innovative preventive and therapeutic strategies. Special emphasis will be placed on antimicrobial coatings, novel materials, emerging technologies such as bacteriophage therapy, and strategies targeting biofilm dispersal and quorum sensing.
By gathering cutting-edge research and expert reviews, this issue seeks to provide valuable insights into understanding and combating biofilm-associated infections. Our goal is to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and stimulate new ideas that can lead to more effective interventions and improved patient care in the field of implantable medical devices.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Microorganisms.
Prof. Dr. Felipe Francisco Tuon
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biofilm formation
- implant-associated infections
- medical devices
- antimicrobial resistance
- infection prevention
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