Zheng, ZhilanStewart, Philip S.2017-08-212017-08-212002-03Zheng, Z. and P.S. Stewart, "Penetration of Rifampin through Staphylococcus epidermidis Biofilms," Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 46(3):9 (2002).0066-4804https://scholarworks.montana.edu/handle/1/13563Rifampin penetrated biofilms formed by Staphylococcus epidermidis but failed to effectively kill the bacteria. Penetration was demonstrated by a simple diffusion cell bioassay and by transmission electron microscopic observation of antibiotic-affected cells at the distal edge of the biofilm.Article