Aspergillus fumigatus biofilms are refractory to antifungal challenge

E. Mowat; J. Butcher; C. Williams; G. Ramage

Aspergillus fumigatus biofilms are refractory to antifungal challenge

E. Mowat, J. Butcher, C. Williams, G. Ramage

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Abstract

Aspergillus fumigatus may cause infections in immunocompromised patients including patients with cystic fibrosis. A. fumigatus conidia are readily inhaled and are not cleared by the innate immune system. Respiratory infections are typified by the presence of 17th ECCMID / 25th ICC, Posters dense filamentous networks of hyphae in the pulmonary cavity and airways. These fungal mucus plugs are inherently difficult to treat, and have characteristics which resemble biofilms.

Original language	English
Pages	S147-148
Number of pages	2
Publication status	Published - Mar 2007
Event	17th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, and 25th International Congress of Chemotherapy - Munich, Germany Duration: 31 Mar 2007 → 3 Apr 2007

Conference

Conference	17th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, and 25th International Congress of Chemotherapy
Abbreviated title	17th ECCMID and 25th ICC
Country/Territory	Germany
City	Munich
Period	31/03/07 → 3/04/07

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Microbiology, Mycology

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Aspergillus fumigatus biofilms are refractory to antifungal challenge

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