Highlights•Biofilm formation is a major contributor to pathogenesis during Candida
infection.•C. albicans biofilm formation is a multi-step, highly regulated process.•Cells in …

Like other microorganisms, free-living Candida albicans is mainly present in a three-
dimensional multicellular structure, which is called a biofilm, rather than in a planktonic form …

Candida auris is an emerging pathogenic fungus implicated in healthcare-associated
outbreaks and causes bloodstream infections associated with high mortality rates. Biofilm …

Biofilm production in Candida spp. can be studied by measuring the biomass produced after
application of crystal violet stain or by measuring metabolic activity with XTT. Our study is the …

In the present study, crude bacterial extract containing violacein is investigated for the
preparation of antimicrobial polyamide fabrics. The optimal culture conditions of …

Candida auris has emerged as an outbreak pathogen associated with high mortality. Biofilm
formation and linked drug resistance are common among Candida species. Drug …

Background Candida albicans is a major opportunistic fungal pathogen. One of the most
important virulence factors that contribute to the pathogenesis of candidiasis is its ability to …

Candida albicans, an opportunistic fungus, and Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterial
pathogen, are two clinically relevant biofilm-forming microbes responsible for a majority of …

Invasive fungal infections are a growing public health threat. As fungi become increasingly
resistant to existing drugs, new antifungals are urgently needed. Here, it is reported that 405 …

Background. Candida auris has spread rapidly around the world as a causative agent of
invasive candidiasis in health care facilities and there is an urgent need to find new options …