Volume 8, Number 9—September 2002
Perspective
Biofilms: Microbial Life on Surfaces
Rodney M. Donlan*
Table 2
Microorganisms commonly associated with biofilms on indwelling medical devices
| Microorganism | Has been isolated from biofilms on |
|---|---|
| Candida albicans | Artifical voice prosthesis Central venous catheter Intrauterine device |
| Coagulase-negative staphylococci | Artificial hip prosthesis Artificial voice prosthesis Central venous catheter Intrauterine device Prosthetic heart valve Urinary catheter |
| Enterococcus spp. | Artificial hip prosthesis Central venous catheter Intrauterine device Prosthetic heart valve Urinary catheter |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | Central venous catheter Urinary catheter |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Artificial hip prosthesis Central venous catheter Urinary catheter |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Artificial hip prosthesis Central venous catheter Intrauterine device Prosthetic heart valve |
