The Host’s Reply to Candida Biofilm
Candida spp. are among the most common nosocomial fungal pathogens and are notorious for their propensity toward biofilm formation. When growing on a medical device or mucosal surface, these organisms reside as communities embedded in a protective matrix, resisting host defenses. The host responds t...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-03-01
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Series: | Pathogens |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/5/1/33 |