Diarrhea is a common problem to the whole world and the occurrence of diarrhea is highly
associated with gut microbiota, such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Generally, diarrheal …

Bioinspired superhydrophobic surfaces have offered unique advantages in combating
microbial contaminations involving fungi, bacteria, and viruses, especially during the global …

A major virulence attribute of Candida albicans is its ability to form biofilms, densely packed
communities of cells adhered to a surface. These biofilms are intrinsically resistant to …

Candida albicans is a ubiquitous commensal of the mammalian microbiome and the most
prevalent fungal pathogen of humans. A cell-type transition between yeast and hyphal …

Background Ultraviolet C (UVC) light has been used to inactivate several pathogens. Unlike
conventional 254-nm UVC, 222-nm UVC is harmless to mammalian cells. Aim To investigate …

Context Candida-related infections are nowadays a serious Public Health Problem
emerging multidrug-resistant strains. Candida biofilm also leads bloodstream infections to …

Staphylococci, like Staphylococcus aureus and S. epidermidis, are common colonizers of
the human microbiota. While being harmless in many cases, many virulence factors result in …

Since the dawn of civilization, it has been understood that pathogenic microorganisms
cause infectious conditions in humans, which at times, may prove fatal. Among the different …

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are caused by nosocomial pathogens. HAIs have
an immense impact not only on developing countries but also on highly developed parts of …

Candida albicans and Staphylococcus species are, respectively, the most common fungal
and bacterial agents isolated from bloodstream infections, worldwide. Moreover, it has been …