Patients with indwelling catheters are susceptible to infections because
A) infections can be transmitted from other people.
B) bacteria cause infections.
C) biofilms develop on catheters.
D) injected solutions are contaminated.
E) their immune systems are weakened.

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Biofilms are groups of microorganisms that adhere to a surface and secrete a slimy, protective matrix. Biofilms are particularly problematic with indwelling catheters because they can form on the inside and outside of the catheter, making it difficult to eliminate all the microorganisms causing the infection.

Patients with Indwelling Catheters Are Susceptible to Infections Because