Emerging Infectious Diseases (Feb 2017)
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.
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