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

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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Leighann Sherry, Gordon Ramage, Ryan Kean, Andrew Borman, Elizabeth M. Johnson, Malcolm D. Richardson, Riina Rautemaa-Richardson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2017-02-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Candida auris
yeast
fungi
virulent
antifungal drug resistant
multidrug resistant
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/23/2/16-1320_article

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