Candida albicans and Enterococcus faecalis biofilm frenemies: When the relationship sours

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The opportunistic yeast Candida albicans and lactic acid bacteria Enterococcus faecalis are frequently co-isolated from various infection sites on the human body, suggesting a common interkingdom interaction. While some reports suggest an antagonism, the reason for their co-isolation therefore remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to undertake a detailed characterisation of this dual-species interaction....

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