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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 328-331 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 28 Feb 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- biofilms
- Candida auris
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology