Evaluation of the biofilm life cycle between Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis.

ABSTRACT: Candida tropicalis is an emergent pathogen with a high rate of mortality associated with its biofilm formation. Biofilm formation has important repercussions on the public health system. However, little is still known about its biofilm life cycle. The present study analyzed the biofilm life cycle of Candida albicans and C. tropicalis during various timepoints (24, 48, 72, and 96 h) through biomass assays, colony-forming unit (CFU) counting, and epifluorescence and scanning electron microscopies. Our results showed a significant difference between C. albicans and C. tropicalis biofilms in each biomass and viability assay. All-time samples in the biomass and viability assays confirmed statistical differences between the Candida species through pairwi

SUBMITTER: Atiencia-Carrera MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9433541 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature