This article gives an outline of data concerning formation and functioning peculiarities of microbial communities in the form of biofilms. Peculiarities of metabolic processes and virulent properties of bacteria existing in biofilms which are connected to those processes are highlighted in the article. The necessity of taking into account these peculiarities when carrying out antibacterial therapy is also stated
G.M. Shub, I.G. Shvidenko, E.A. Pronina, N.V. Beloborodova Elective course material (Microbial communities) // Saratov Journal of Medical Scientific Research, Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2010, pp. 245-247