Since the birth of civilization, people have recognized that infectious microbes cause serious
and often fatal diseases in humans. One of the most dangerous characteristics of …

Invasive mycoses are a major problem for immunocompromised individuals and patients in
intensive care units. Morbidity and mortality rates of these infections are high because of late …

Antibiotic resistance has become a threat to microbial therapies nowadays. The
conventional approaches possess several limitations to combat microbial infections …

Theoretical aspects of the adenosine triphosphate bioluminescence assay based on the use
of the firefly luciferin–luciferase system are considered, as well as its application for …

Background Biofilm formation on endotracheal tubes (ETTs) is an early and frequent event
in mechanically ventilated patients. The biofilm is believed to act as a reservoir for infecting …

Fungal infections caused by Candida spp. represent an emerging problem during treatment
of immunocompromised patients and those hospitalized with serious principal diseases. The …

Statement of problem Deficient hygiene of maxillofacial prostheses can be a source of
infection, and various disinfectants, including nano-oxides, have been suggested for the …

This study was designed to assess the antifungal/anti-biofilm and hemolytic properties of two
polyene antibiotics, amphotericin B (AMF) and nystatin (NYS), attached to the surface of …

Thousands of microorganisms coexist within the human microbiota. However, certain
conditions can predispose the organism to the overgrowth of specific pathogens that further …

The species of the Candida genus are opportunistic pathogenic fungi found in humans and
are responsible for∼ 80% of worldwide fungal infections. Aimed at diminishing and …