Sherry, L. , Ramage, G. , Kean, R., Borman, A., Johnson, E. M., Richardson, M. D. and Rautemaa-Richardson, R. (2017) Biofilm-forming capability of highly virulent, multidrug-resistant Candida auris. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 23(2), pp. 328-331. (doi: 10.3201/eid2302.161320) (PMID:28098553)
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Abstract
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.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Kean, Mr Ryan and Ramage, Professor Gordon and Sherry, Dr Leighann |
| Authors: | Sherry, L., Ramage, G., Kean, R., Borman, A., Johnson, E. M., Richardson, M. D., and Rautemaa-Richardson, R. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Dental School |
| Journal Name: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
| Publisher: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| ISSN: | 1080-6040 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1080-6059 |
| Copyright Holders: | This work is in the public domain |
| First Published: | First published in Emerging Infectious Diseases 23(2):328-331 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
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