Augmenting the Activity of Chlorhexidine for Decolonization of <i>Candida auris</i> from Porcine skin

Augmenting the Activity of Chlorhexidine for Decolonization of <i>Candida auris</i> from Porcine skin

<i>Candida auris</i> readily colonizes skin and efficiently spreads among patients in healthcare settings worldwide. Given the capacity of this drug-resistant fungal pathogen to cause invasive disease with high mortality, hospitals frequently employ chlorhexidine bathing to reduce skin c...

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Main Authors: Chad J. Johnson, Emily F. Eix, Brandon C. Lam, Kayla M. Wartman, Jennifer J. Meudt, Dhanansayan Shanmuganayagam, Jeniel E. Nett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
Subjects:
<i>Candida auris</i>
biofilm
chlorhexidine
skin
porcine
essential oil
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/7/10/804

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