ABSTRACT

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 675 Methods to Assess Biolm Formation ........................................................................................... 677

Microtiter Plate Biolm Assay ........................................................................................... 677 Procedure ................................................................................................................. 677

An In Vitro Cell Culture Method for Assessing Biolm Formation ................................. 678 Procedure ................................................................................................................. 678

A Static Method for Assessment of Staphylococcus Biolms ........................................... 678 Tube Method Procedure ........................................................................................... 679

Flow Cell Method ............................................................................................................... 679 Procedure ................................................................................................................ 679

The Modied Robbins Device ............................................................................................ 679 Procedure .................................................................................................................680