Which of the following phrases reflects an effective treatment of biofilms?
A) Add DNase to the antibiotics to disrupt extracellular debris
B) Interrupt quorum-sensing pathways, preventing signaling between cells
C) Pre-treat with newly-discovered antimicrobials before exposure to established drugs
D) All of the above have been shown to enhance biofilm elimination.
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