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Biofilm-Forming Capability of Highly Virulent, Multidrug-Resistant Candida auris

The emerging multidrug-resistant yeast pathogen Candida auris has attracted considerable attention as a source of healthcare–associated infections. We report that this highly virulent yeast has the capacity to form antifungal resistant biofilms sensitive to the disinfectant chlorhexidine in vitro.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Sherry, Leighann, Ramage, Gordon, Kean, Ryan, Borman, Andrew, Johnson, Elizabeth M., Richardson, Malcolm D., Rautemaa-Richardson, Riina
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5324806/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28098553
http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid2302.161320