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

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.

Keywords

• Candida auris
• yeast
• fungi
• virulent
• antifungal drug resistant
• multidrug resistant