Abstract
Device-related infections in most nosocomial diseases can be traced to the formation of biofilms (microbial communities encased within a polysaccharide-rich extracellular matrix) by pathogens on surfaces of these devices. Candida species are the most common causative agents of these infections, and biofilms formed by these fungal organisms are associated with drastically enhanced resistance against most antimicrobial agents. This enhanced resistance contributes to the persistence of this fungus despite antifungal therapy. Recent studies showed that Candida biofilms exhibit antifungal resistance against most antifungal agents with the exception of echinocandins and lipid formulations of AMB. This review discusses methods used to evaluate biofilm resistance and provide information on susceptibility pattern of candidal biofilm as well as studies investigating the mechanisms underlying biofilm resistance.
Keywords: Candida albicans, Drug Resistance, Biofilm, Resistance-Mechanisms, Indwelling Medical Devices, Catheters
Current Drug Targets
Title: Fungal Biofilms and Antimycotics
Volume: 6 Issue: 8
Author(s): Jyotsna Chandra, Guangyin Zhou and Mahmoud A. Ghannoum
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Keywords: Candida albicans, Drug Resistance, Biofilm, Resistance-Mechanisms, Indwelling Medical Devices, Catheters
Abstract: Device-related infections in most nosocomial diseases can be traced to the formation of biofilms (microbial communities encased within a polysaccharide-rich extracellular matrix) by pathogens on surfaces of these devices. Candida species are the most common causative agents of these infections, and biofilms formed by these fungal organisms are associated with drastically enhanced resistance against most antimicrobial agents. This enhanced resistance contributes to the persistence of this fungus despite antifungal therapy. Recent studies showed that Candida biofilms exhibit antifungal resistance against most antifungal agents with the exception of echinocandins and lipid formulations of AMB. This review discusses methods used to evaluate biofilm resistance and provide information on susceptibility pattern of candidal biofilm as well as studies investigating the mechanisms underlying biofilm resistance.
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Chandra Jyotsna, Zhou Guangyin and Ghannoum A. Mahmoud, Fungal Biofilms and Antimycotics, Current Drug Targets 2005; 6 (8) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138945005774912762
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138945005774912762 |
Print ISSN 1389-4501 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1873-5592 |
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