Acinetobacter baumannii is a Gram negative opportunistic pathogen that has demonstrated
a significant insurgence in the prevalence of infections over recent decades. With only a …

A growing awareness of the diversity and ubiquity of microbes (eukaryotes, prokaryotes, and
viruses) associated with larger 'host'organisms has led to the realisation that many diseases …

Acinetobacter baumannii has emerged as a medically important pathogen because of the
increasing number of infections produced by this organism over the preceding three …

The term “microbiota” invokes images of mucosal surfaces densely populated with bacteria.
These surfaces and the luminal compartments they form indeed predominantly harbor …

The interaction between Candida albicans and its host cells is characterized by a complex
interplay between the expression of fungal virulence factors, which results in adherence …

Whether it is in the setting of disease or in a healthy state, the human body contains a
diverse range of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi. The interactions between …

The importance of the microbiome to human health is increasingly recognized and has
become a major focus of recent research. However, much of the work has focused on a few …

The ability of Acinetobacter baumannii to adhere to and persist on surfaces as biofilms could
be central to its pathogenicity. The production of pili and a biofilm-associated protein and the …

Bacteria and fungi are found together in a myriad of environments and particularly in a
biofilm, where adherent species interact through diverse signaling mechanisms. Yet, despite …

Acinetobacter baumannii is a Gram-negative opportunistic nosocomial pathogen. This
microorganism survives in hospital environments despite unfavorable conditions such as …