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Biofilms of non-<i>Candida albicans Candida</i>species: quantification, structure and matrix composition
11 Oct 2009
Abstract excerpt
Most cases of candidiasis have been attributed to C. albicans, but recently, non- Candida albicans Candida (NCAC) species have been identified as common pathogens. The ability of Candida species to form biofilms has important clinical repercussions due to their increased resistance to antifungal therapy and the ability of yeast cells within the biofilms to withstand host immune defenses. Given this clinical...
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