The Effects of Combining Ultrasonic Frequency And Antibiotics to Escherichia Coli Biofilms in an in Vivo System

Authors

Rachel L. Robison, Brigham Young University
Dr. William G. Pitt, Brigham Young University

Keywords

ultrasonic frequency, antibiotics, Escherichia coli biofilms, vivo system

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Chemical Engineering

Abstract

Prosthetic devices are commonly used in modern medicine. There are two types of prosthetic devices, implanted and transdermal. Implanted devices such as vascular grafts, heart valves, and prosthetic joints frequently become colonized by bacteria due to improper surgical techniques or post-operative infections.2 Transdermal devices such as catheters or electrical leads often become infected when bacteria from the patient’s skin migrates along the transdermal device and gains entrance into the body.1 If this occurs, microorganisms can cause serious infection at the site of the prosthetic device.

Recommended Citation

Robison, Rachel L. and Pitt, Dr. William G. (2014) "The Effects of Combining Ultrasonic Frequency And Antibiotics to Escherichia Coli Biofilms in an in Vivo System," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 57.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/57