In many natural and clinical settings, bacteria are associated with some type of biotic or
abiotic surface that enables them to form biofilms, a multicellular lifestyle with bacteria …

Candida albicans is a major fungal pathogen of humans. It exists as a commensal in the oral
cavity, gut or genital tract of most individuals, constrained by the local microbiota, epithelial …

Although selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) have gained attention in the scientific community
mostly through investigation of their anticancer activity, a great potential of this nanomaterial …

Exopolysaccharide is a key part of the extracellular matrix that contributes to important
mechanisms of bacterial pathogenicity, most notably biofilm formation and immune evasion …

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 …

While the fungus Candida albicans is a common colonizer of healthy humans, it is also
responsible for mucosal infections and severe invasive disease. Understanding the …

The high incidence of fungal resistance to antifungal drugs represents a global concern,
contributing to high levels of morbidity and mortality, especially among …

Mucosa protects the body against external pathogen invasion. However, pathogen colonies
on the mucosa can invade the mucosa when the immunosurveillance is compromised …

Successful pathogens require metabolic flexibility to adapt to diverse host niches. The
presence of co-infecting or commensal microorganisms at a given infection site can further …

Biofilm-associated polymicrobial infections tend to be challenging to treat. Candida albicans
and Staphylococcus aureus are leading pathogens due to their ability to form biofilms on …