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Multiple studies have focused on the microbial diversity largely inhabiting ICUs that continues to flourish despite treatment with various antibiotics, investigating the factors that influence the spread of these pathogens, with the aim of implementing sufficient monitoring and infection control methods. Despite joint efforts from healthcare providers and policymakers, ICUs remain a hub for healthcare-associated infections. While persistence is a unique strategy used by these pathogens, multiple other factors can lead to persistent infections and antimicrobial tolerance in the ICU. Despite the recognition of the detrimental effects biofilm-producing pathogens have on ICU patients, overcoming biofilm formation in ICUs continues to be a challenge. This review focuses on various facets of ICUs that may contribute to and\/or enhance biofilm production. A comprehensive survey of the literature reveals the apparent need for additional molecular studies to assist in understanding the relationship between biofilm regulation and the adaptive behavior of pathogens in the ICU environment. 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