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- Title
Biofilm-Forming Capability of Highly Virulent, Multidrug-Resistant Candida auris.
- Authors
Sherry, Leighann; Ramage, Gordon; Kean, Ryan; Borman, Andrew; Johnson, Elizabeth M.; Richardson, Malcolm D.; Rautemaa-Richardson, Riina
- Abstract
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.
- Subjects
CANDIDAPEPSIN; CANDIDEMIA; PATHOGENIC bacteria; CHLORHEXIDINE; BIOFILMS; ANIMALS; ANTIFUNGAL agents; CANDIDA; CANDIDIASIS; DRUG resistance in microorganisms; INSECT larvae; MICROBIAL sensitivity tests; MOTHS; MICROBIAL virulence; PHARMACODYNAMICS
- Publication
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2017, Vol 23, Issue 2, p328
- ISSN
1080-6040
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.3201/eid2302.161320