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OverviewCandida tropicalis is a common species related to nosocomial infections, namely candidemia and candiduria. Several virulence factors seem to be responsible for C. tropicalis infections, which present high potential for dissemination and mortality. Adhesion to surfaces (medical devices and host cells) and biofilm formation, are considered important factors that contribute to the development of candidosis. Further, adhesion and invasion of host cells by C. tropicalis is considered the first step to initiate systemic infections. Once adhered to epithelium, C. tropicalis are able to secrete hydrolytic enzymes that cause damage in host cells membrane integrity, leading to dysfunction or disruption of host structures. Thus, the main aim of this work was to characterize the virulence factors of C. tropicalis as well as to evaluate adhesion to biotic and abiotic surfaces, biofilm formation, expression of hydrolytic enzymes and antifungal susceptibility of C. tropicalis clinical isolates from urine and blood cultures and from central venous catheters. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Melyssa Negri , Rosário Oliveira , Mariana Henriques , Rosario OliveiraPublisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Imprint: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.222kg ISBN: 9783846596005ISBN 10: 3846596000 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 05 December 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |