Mysore/Mysuru: The book “Biofilms” authored by Dr. Renu Agrawal, former Chief Scientist of CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, will be released on Nov.13 during the 9th Annual Conference on HIV/AIDS,TB and Emerging Infections organised by Asha Kirana and AIDS Society of India at Hotel Sandesh The Prince in city by Senior Physician Dr. Javeed Nayeem, Paediatrician and Founder of Asha Kirana Hospital Dr. S.N. Mothi and President of AIDS Society of India Dr. I. S. Gilada.
About the book: There are many bacteria and fungi which produce biofilms. Biofilms cause havoc in food infections and medically, the pathogenic microorganisms form biofilm-associated with the epithelial or endothelial lining which are embedded in the lungs, intestinal or vaginal mucus layer, the teeth or other medical implant surfaces. These are made up of living, reproducing microorganisms. These microbes form communities and adhere tightly to the surfaces and are resistant to many antibiotics. Many pathogenic microorganisms form biofilms which are difficult to be removed and are harmful. Such microbial colonies produce an extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) to protect themselves.
