What problems do biofilms cause to health care professionals? (Select all that apply)
A) Biofilm microbes are 2x more resistant to antibiotic therapy than non-communal microbes
B) Biofilm members are able to modify their antibiotic sensitivity
C) Biofilm microbes may be responsible for up to 25% of all chronic infections
D) Many drugs that could be effective against the microbes are unable to penetrate the extracellular matrix to reach the pathogens
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