There has been a sharp rise in the occurrence of Candida infections and associated
mortality over the last few years, due to the growing body of immunocompromised …

Currently, the available antifungal agents have significant clinical incompetency in terms of
their clinical efficacy, antifungal spectrum, unfavorable pharmacokinetic profiles, substantial …

We have performed the characterization of the adhesion profile, biofilm formation, cell
surface hydrophobicity (CSH) and antifungal susceptibility of 184 Candida clinical isolates …

Candida albicans is the most common fungal pathogen in humans, and recently some
studies have reported the antifungal activity of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) against some …

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) has been widely used as orthopedic implants, but the poor
antimicrobial and osseointegration properties hinder its advanced clinical applications. Most …

A series of gemini quaternary ammonium chlorides and bromides with various alkyl chain
and spacer lengths was synthesized. The most active compounds against fungi were …

Aim: Fabrication of graphene oxide (GO)-based medical devices coatings that limit adhesion
of Candida albicans, a main issue of healthcare-associated infections. Methods: The GO …

Introduction: Invasive fungal infection carries a high morbidity, mortality and economic cost.
In recent times, a rising incidence of fungal infection and antifungal resistance is occurring …

The aims of the study were to evaluate the influence of culture media on biofilm formation by
C. albicans, C. glabrata, C. krusei, and C. parapsilosis and to investigate the responses of …

Oral candidiasis is particularly evident, not only in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy,
but also in elderly people with xerostomy. In general, Candida is an opportunistic pathogen …