Introduction: The aim of this article is to present the acquired knowledge of biofilms in nature and the human organism.
Materials and Methods: Studying the nature, development and spread of biofilms, as well as their relation to chronic infections, especially in the presence of various kinds of implants, leads to a brand new concept of their treatment and prevention. The chronic infections of the ear, nose and throat rouse special interest and attention in the light of biofilm knowledge.
Discussion: These cavities, active in the initial contact of the human organism with surrounding nature arc subject to different surgical interventions using various human matter (implants) such as: the placing of drainage tubes in the tympanic membrane, implants in the middle and inner car, speech prothcsis, endo-thrachcal tubes and dilutors.
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