When microorganisms live together in high numbers, they need to communicate with each
other. To achieve cell–cell communication, microorganisms secrete molecules called …

Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of nails primarily caused by dermatophyte fungi. Fungi
are traditionally understood as existing in the environment as planktonic organisms; …

As there are sparse data on the impact of growth media on the phenomenon of biofilm
development for Candida we evaluated the efficacy of three culture media on growth …

Candida albicans is commonly found in mixed infections with Pseudomonas aeruginosa,
especially in the lungs of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. Both of these opportunistic pathogens …

As a member of the normal human oral microbiota, the fungus Candida albicans is often
found in association with Streptococcus gordonii, a member of dental plaque forming …

Fungal infections, especially those caused by antibiotic resistant pathogens, have become a
serious public health problem due to the growing number of immunocompromised patients …

This study evaluated the potential of curcumin-mediated antimicrobial photodynamic
inactivation (API) on multispecies biofilms of Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, and …

Monolaurin (also known as glycerol monolaurate) is a natural compound found in coconut
oil and is known for its protective biological activities as an antimicrobial agent. The nature of …

Candida spp. are among the most common nosocomial fungal pathogens and are notorious
for their propensity toward biofilm formation. When growing on a medical device or mucosal …

Statement of problem Dentists often note problems with infection in patients with
maxillofacial prostheses. Conventional disinfection protocols are not always effective and …