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Characterization of the Differential Pathogenicity of Candida auris in a Galleria mellonella Infection Model.
Microbiology spectrum - 3 Sept 2021
Garcia-Bustos Victor, Ruiz-Saurí Amparo, Ruiz-Gaitán Alba, Sigona-Giangreco Ignacio Antonio, Cabañero-Navalon Marta Dafne, Sabalza-Baztán Oihana, Salavert-Lletí Miguel, Tormo María Ángeles, Pemán Javier
Abstract excerpt
Candida auris is an emergent multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen considered a severe global threat due to its capacity to cause nosocomial outbreaks and deep-seated infections with high transmissibility and mortality. However, evidence on its pathogenicity and the complex host-pathogen interactions is still limited. This study used the in vivo invertebrate model in Galleria mellonella to assess its virulence,...
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