Biofilm-associated infections
| Implant-associated infections | Tissue-associated infections |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular implantable electronic devices | Biliary tract |
| Catheters, shunts and stents | Internal ear (chronic otitis media) |
| Cochlear implants | Tonsils (chronic tonsillitis) |
| Contact lenses | Sinuses (chronic sinusitis) |
| Deep brain stimulators | Wounds |
| Endotracheal tube | Teeth (dental caries) |
| Dental implants | Heart valve (endocarditis) |
| Orthopedic implants | Kidney stones |
| Tissue fillers, including breast implants | Lung (cystic fibrosis syndrome) |
| Sutures and surgical meshes | Bone (osteomyelitis) |
| Vascular grafts |
Korean J healthc assoc Infect Control Prev 2024;29:93~102 https://doi.org/10.14192/kjicp.2024.29.2.93
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