Despite the new technological developments in catheter drainage, the Foley catheter remains as the device of concern due to nosocomial infections. The catheter systems are one of the major causes of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs). The bacteria grow in the form of mats on the surfaces of a catheter. The new technique has evolved that could prevent Bio-film development on these surfaces. The bacteria have universal strategy of surface acquisition by forming the Biofilms.
The biofilm mats are similar as dental plaque. They coat the surfaces of catheters, various medical equipment and implants. The development of biofilm could lead to life-threatening condition due to implant failure or development of severe infections. Several of the antibiotics are found to be impotent against biofilms. The catheter-related nosocomial infections are found to be one of the most prevalent infections.…
