An In Vivo Rabbit Model for the Evaluation of Antimicrobial Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter to Reduce Microbial Migration and Colonization as Compared to an Uncoated PICC
Figure 2
Representative SEM micrographs taken of test catheter 3 (segment 7) and control catheter 3 (segment 7) from animal 10 on day 21. (a) 1500x magnification of test catheter, (b) 750x magnification of test catheter, (c) 40x magnification of test catheter, (d) 1500x magnification of control catheter, (e) 750x magnification of control catheter, and (f) 40x magnification of control catheter. Note: the fissures seen in the biofilm in images D & E are artifacts from the SEM preparation process. Scale bars are presented on each image. Arrows point to isolated cocci.
