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Schematic illustration of the steps involved in P. aeruginosa biofilm formation. The formation of P. aeruginosa biofilm has five steps: (A) initial attachment of planktonic bacteria to a surface; (B) microcolony formation; (C) formation of EPS matrix; (D) development and maturation; (E) detachment and dispersion.
