Background To compare the adhesion properties and biofilm‐forming capabilities of 27
Candida isolates obtained from catheter‐related candidemia patients and to evaluate the …

Background: Candida species can be either commensals or opportunistic pathogens with
the capacity to bring about several infections, extending from superficial to life-threatening …

Catheter-related candidemia (CRC) is typically a biofilm related disease, but it is mostly
unknown if the production of biofilm is a feature exclusively shown by Candida spp. isolates …

Background Candida albicans can form biofilms on intravenous catheters; this process plays
a key role in the pathogenesis of catheter infections. This study evaluated the effect of …

Biofilm producing Candida species are known to be more resistant to immune response and
antimicrobial agents which leads to treatment failure. The aim of this study was to investigate …

Background The predominance of non-Candida albicans Candida (NCAC) species causing
healthcare-associated infections has increased over the last decade pertaining to their …

Candida biofilms on indwelling devices are an increasing problem in patients treated at
intensive care units. The goal of this study was to examine the occurrence and frequency of …

Background Candidemia are the most common fungal infections in hospitals. However, the
catheters are subject to be altered by Candida biofilms which increase the risk of invasive …

Most recalcitrant infections are associated with colonization and microbial biofilm
development. These biofilms are difficult to eliminate by the immune response mechanisms …

A model system for studying Candida biofilms growing on the surface of small discs of
catheter material is described. Biofilm formation was determined quantitatively by a …