Abstract Purpose of Review Emergent fungal pathogen C. auris is spreading in hospitals
throughout the world and mortality rates for patients with invasive disease approach 60 …

In healthcare settings, Candida spp. cause invasive disease with high mortality. The
overwhelming majority of cases are associated with the use of critically-needed medical …

Candida spp. proliferate as surface-associated biofilms in a variety of clinical niches. These
biofilms can be extremely difficult to eradicate in healthcare settings. Cells within biofilm …

Candida albicans is the primary etiological agent associated with the pathogenesis of
candidiasis. Unrestricted growth of C. albicans in the oral cavity may lead to oral candidiasis …

Purpose Antifungal resistance associated with the extensive use of antifungals and biofilm
formation presents major clinical challenges. Thus, new therapeutic strategies for fungal …

Candida species are ubiquitous fungal pathogens and are the most common causes of
mucosal and invasive fungal infections in humans. Especially Candida albicans commonly …

Purpose Smokers have increased denture stomatitis caused primarily by Candida albicans.
The primary aim of this study was to demonstrate the impact of a wide range of nicotine and …

Histoplasma capsulatum is a dimorphic fungus that causes an important systemic mycosis
called histoplasmosis. It is an infectious disease with high prevalence and morbidity that …

Microbial biofilm is known to be structured consortium surrounded by self-produced
polysaccharide matrix. The capability of microbes to develop biofilms is a significant element …

Implants provide avascular surfaces to which microorganisms adhere and form biofilms,
which block the access of immune cells and diffusion of antibiotics. The strategies available …