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

Sherry, Leighann; Ramage, Gordon; Kean, Ryan; Borman, Andrew; Johnson, Elizabeth M.; Richardson, Malcolm D.; Rautemaa-Richardson, Riina

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

Published Date:

Feb 2017

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Emerg Infect Dis. 23(2):328-331.

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Sherry, Leighann ; Ramage, Gordon ; Kean, Ryan ; Borman, Andrew ; Johnson, Elizabeth M. ; ... More ▼

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28098553

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PMC5324806

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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.

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Emerging Infectious Diseases

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