Candida albicans and Pseudomonas aeruginosa interaction, with focus on the role of eicosanoids

Candida albicans is commonly found in mixed infections with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, especially in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients. Both of these opportunistic pathogens are able to form resistant biofilms and frequently infect immunocompromised individuals. The interaction between these two pa...

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Main Authors: Ruan eFourie, Ruan eElls, Chantel Wendy Swart, Olihile M Sebolai, Jacobus eAlbertyn, Carolina Henritta Pohl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphys.2016.00064/full