Patients with indwelling catheters (long-term tubes inserted into body orifices for drainage,such as through the urethra and into the urinary bladder)are susceptible to infections because
A)injected solutions are contaminated.
B)their immune systems are weakened.
C)infections can be transmitted from other people.
D)biofilms develop on catheters.
E)bacteria cause infections.

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Biofilms are known to develop on catheters and are a major cause of infections in patients with indwelling catheters. The biofilm formation creates a protective environment for bacteria, making it difficult for antibiotics and the immune system to eliminate the bacteria.

Patients with Indwelling Catheters (Long-Term Tubes Inserted into Body Orifices