Author: Štefan PINTARIČ
Type of paper: Professional paper
Issue: vol4 no2 2010
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Abstract: Biofilm generation presents special circumstances that allow microorganisms to persist in areas with normal procedures for sanitation. This increases both the risk of contamination of surfaces as well as their costume in food. You can also occur with the introduction of micro-organism in biofilms in humans and animals, thus cause difficulty in postoperative states or other interventions. The article presents the characteristics of biofilms with their properties, which are necessary for the correct approach and the success of sanitation.