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Well people, here's our hope for the future! Science is finally beginning to acknowledge the water-borne aspect of MAC/NTM/Pseudomonas and other organisms. https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/16/health/waterborne-diseases-cdc-study-wellness/index.html
With this attention, we could be on our way to recognition of these bio-film supported bacteria, and perhaps a way to break down the biofilm so they can be easily washed away, and not lurk everywhere. Airborne transmission through dust we can more easily manage on our own with masks, filters, etc.
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Thank you for your posting @sueinmn.
It is indeed perplexing that biofilms have not received the attention that they deserve, considering that it is estimated (Lazar, V. 2011. Quorum sensing in biofilms - How to destroy the bacterial citadels or their cohesion/power? Anaerobe 17 280-285) that they are involved in around 60% of all infections and characterized by moderate intensity symptoms, chronic evolution and resistance to antibiotics.
Mainstream medicine follows mostly a brute force approach to infection management: if it's difficult then double or triple the dose and apply for longer! Fortunately, there are other approached being developed such as bacteriophages and enzymes, that could - hopefully - in the near future compliment antibiotics.
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@sueinmn that is an excellent article. “And then came the dawn with a clap of thunder and a bolt of lightning!” Tis about time! Thank you. irene5