From one biofilm to another: when bacteria from dry-surface biofilms settle in invasive medical devices

A possible link appears to be emerging between DSB rehydration, bacterial culturability and transferability. Rehydration may promote bacterial adhesion to gloved fingers and/or the 'resuscitation' of non-culturable bacteria. This viable but non-culturable state of bacteria in DSBs needs to be studied in depth and considered in infection prevention strategies.