SEM Analysis of Surface Impact on Biofilm Antibiotic Treatment

Figure 2

Scanning electron micrographs of bare surfaces ((a) GLA and (d) SIL) and 24-hour biofilms not exposed to ampicillin (formed on (b) GLA and (e) SIL) and after 6 h of exposure to ampicillin ((c) GLA and (f) SIL). GLA, glass; SIL, silicone. Magnification: 5000x; bars = 10 μm.

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