Candida albicans is among the most prevalent fungal species of the human microbiota and
asymptomatically colonizes healthy individuals. However, it is also an opportunistic …

Unlike superficial fungal infections of the skin and nails, which are the most common fungal
diseases in humans, invasive fungal infections carry high morbidity and mortality …

Biofouling is the undesirable accumulation of organisms such as bacteria, fungi, and
barnacles on surfaces. It is a serious problem in many areas of our lives including health …

The pleiomorphic yeast Candida albicans is a significant pathogen in immunocompromised
individuals. In the oral cavity, C. áalbicans is an inhabitant of polymicrobial communities …

Aim: Fabrication of graphene oxide (GO)-based medical devices coatings that limit adhesion
of Candida albicans, a main issue of healthcare-associated infections. Methods: The GO …

Purpose. In vitro analyses of virulence, pathogenicity and associated host cell responses are
important components in the study of biofilm infections. The Candida-related infection …

The microorganisms of spoiled industrial-scale Sichuan paocai (ISSP) were isolated using
six types of media, and 16S rRNA and 26S rRNA gene sequence analyses were used to …

In recent years, increasing evidence has been collated on the contributions of fungal
species, particularly Candida, to medical device infections. Fungal species can form biofilms …

Materials and Methods: Out of 260 isolates from urinary catheter, 133 were determined as C.
albicans by common phenotypic and genotyping methods. ZnO nanoparticles with 30 nm …

The prevalence and fatality rates with biofilm-associated candidal infections have remained
a challenge to the medical fraternity despite major advances in the field of antifungal …