Biofilms represent mixed communities present in a diverse range of environments; however,
their utility as inoculants is less investigated. Our investigation was aimed towards in vitro …

Invasive trichosporonosis is an emerging infection of severely immunocompromised
patients. It is principally caused by Trichosporon asahii, although some other species of the …

Biofilm formation is an important virulence factor for pathogenic fungi. Both yeasts and
filamentous fungi can adhere to biotic and abiotic surfaces, developing into highly organized …

Fungal biofilms have become an increasingly important clinical problem. The widespread
use of antibiotics, frequent use of indwelling medical devices, and a trend toward increased …

Trichosporon asahii is the most clinically important pathogenic yeast in the genus
Trichosporon, as this species causes both deep-seated infection and summer-type …

Sporotrichosis, caused by species of Sporothrix schenckii complex, is the most prevalent
subcutaneous mycosis in many areas of Latin America. The aim of this study was to evaluate …

Biofilms are a principal form of microbial growth and are critical to development of clinical
infection. They are responsible for a broad spectrum of microbial infections in the human …

Various fungi have the ability to colonize surfaces and to form biofilms. Fungal biofilm-
associated infections are frequently refractory to targeted treatment because of resistance to …

Trichosporon asahii (Trichosporon beigelii) infections are rare but have been associated
with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations, ranging from superficial involvement in …

Trichosporon spp. are widely distributed in nature and can occasionally belong to the
human microbiota. For many years, the unique species of the genus, Trichosporon beigelli …