Candida Periprosthetic Joint Infection: Is It Curable?
Candida periprosthetic joint infection (CPJI) is a rare and very difficult to treat infection, and high-quality evidence regarding the best management is scarce. <i>Candida</i> spp. adhere to medical devices and grow forming biofilms, which contribute to the persistence and relapse of th...
Main Authors: | Laura Escolà-Vergé, Dolors Rodríguez-Pardo, Pablo S. Corona, Carles Pigrau |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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Series: | Antibiotics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/10/4/458 |
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