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Candida species from oral cavity of HIV-infected children exhibit reduced virulence factors in the HAART era.
Microbial pathogenesis - 1 Jan 2017
Portela Maristela Barbosa, Lima de Amorim Elaine, Santos Adrielle Mangabeira, Alexandre da Rocha Curvelo José, de Oliveira Martins Karol, Capillé Cauli Lima, Maria de Araújo Soares Rosangela, Barbosa de Araújo Castro Gloria Fernanda
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This study aimed to assess, in vitro, the biofilm viability and the phospholipase and protease production of Candida spp. from the saliva of HIV infected children and healthy controls, and to correlate the results with the use of medical data. A total of 79 isolates were analyzed: 48 Candida albicans isolates (33/15) and 20 Candida parapsilosis sensu lato complex isolates (12/8) (from HIV/control patients,...
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