The Host’s Reply to Candida Biofilm

Candida spp. are among the most common nosocomial fungal pathogens and are notorious for their propensity toward biofilm formation. When growing on a medical device or mucosal surface, these organisms reside as communities embedded in a protective matrix, resisting host defenses. The host responds t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jeniel E. Nett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-03-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/5/1/33