Pseudomonas aeruginosa may form __________ in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients.

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa often forms biofilms in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients. These biofilms are structured communities of bacterial cells that are encased in a self-produced protective matrix. This matrix protects the bacterial cells from antibiotics and immune system attacks, allowing them to persist and cause chronic infections.

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa May Form __________ in the Lungs of Cystic