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Biofilm contamination of catheters and wounds can lead to bacteraemia. Panels A–D show the stages of colonization of a catheter where planktonic cells attach, form micro colonies then a mature biofilm. Panels E–H depict a normal skin barrier colonized with bacteria from the flora before an injury allowing bacteria to enter lower layers, cause damage to deeper tissues and eventually enter the bloodstream.
