Radiation used for head and neck cancer increases virulence in Candida tropicalis isolated from a cancer patient

Radiation used for head and neck cancer increases virulence in Candida tropicalis isolated from a cancer patient

Abstract Background Studies have shown that radiation from radiotherapy increases the yeast colonization of patients. However it is not clear, if such radiation alters the yeast itself. The aim of the present study was therefore to report the direct impact of gamma radiation on Candida tropicalis. M...

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Main Authors: Eliane Martins da Silva, Elaine Sciuniti Benites Mansano, Ellen Sayuri Miazima, Francielle Abigail Vilugron Rodrigues, Luzmarina Hernandes, Terezinha Inez Estivalet Svidzinski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Gamma radiation
Candida tropicalis
Infection
Biofilm
Virulence
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-017-2879-6

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