Biofilm Formations in Nasopharyngeal Tissues of Patients with Nasopharyngeal Osteoradionecrosis

Abstract

Biofilm formations were common in nasopharynx samples of NPC patients with ORN but rare in samples of NPC patients without ORN. The presence of biofilms, especially MRSA, may have a role in the disease progression of ORN or may contribute to the chronicity and resistance to antibiotic treatment.