One of the most important questions in microbiology nowadays, is how apparently harmless,
commensal yeasts like Candida spp. can cause a rising number of infections. The …

Only few Candida species, eg, Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida dubliniensis,
and Candida parapsilosis, are successful colonizers of a human host. Under certain …

The recognition of fungal cells by the host immune system is key during the establishment of
a protective anti-fungal response. Even though the immune system has evolved a vast …

Highlights•We discuss recent advances in understanding fungal biofilm
development.•Fungal biofilm formation is under the control of complex transcriptional …

Both Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis can form biofilms on natural
surfaces or abiotic surfaces, such as medical implants, resulting in biofilm-associated …

Aims The aims of study were to examine the antibacterial potential of two commercial
essential oils (EOs) from coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) and thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) …

Objective Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the major antimicrobial tea polyphenol, has
been reported to inhibit the growth of Candida albicans planktonic cells and enhance the …

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether dietary carbohydrates can modulate
the development of Candida albicans biofilms on the denture material surface. Poly (methyl …

Streptococcus suis is a bacterial swine pathogen with a significant economic burden. It
typically colonizes the tonsil and nasal cavity of swine causing a variety of symptoms …

Objective: The objective of this study is to compare the antimicrobial efficacy of triple
antibiotic paste (TAP) and a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)(omeprazole) in combination with …