Investigation of biofilm production by Candida species isolated from various clinical samples

Investigation of biofilm production by Candida species isolated from various clinical samples

[...] biofilm production is an important virulence factor in infections caused by Candida species, bearing in mind that infections caused by non-albicans species have increased recently. [...] preventive measures such as the use of antimicrobial coating of biomaterials should be applied in order to...

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Published in:British journal of biomedical science Vol. 68; no. 1; pp. 43 - 45
Main Authors: Uyanik, M.H., Ayyildiz, A., Aktas, A.E., Uslu, H., Kuzucu, H.M.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England Taylor & Francis 01-01-2011
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:
Biofilms - growth & development
Birth weight
Candida - classification
Candida - physiology
Chi-Square Distribution
Drug resistance
Infections
Medical equipment
Nosocomial infections
Species Specificity
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Summary:[...] biofilm production is an important virulence factor in infections caused by Candida species, bearing in mind that infections caused by non-albicans species have increased recently. [...] preventive measures such as the use of antimicrobial coating of biomaterials should be applied in order to prevent infections caused by Candida species.
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ISSN:0967-4845
2474-0896
DOI:10.1080/09674845.2011.11732841