Biofilms are groups of bacteria that are irreversibly attached to a solid and embedded in a matrix of extracellular polymeric substances.They are commonly found on:
A) Organic heart valves
B) Dialysis shunts
C) Indwelling medical devices
D) Patient beds

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Resistance to antibiotics by biofilms is caused by factors including slower growth rates and delayed penetration and interaction of the antibiotic through the extracellular matrix.

Biofilms Are Groups of Bacteria That Are Irreversibly Attached to a Solid