Photoinactivation of Catalase Sensitizes Candida albicans and Candida auris to ROS-Producing Agents and Immune Cells.
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DOI: 10.1002/advs.202104384
Abstract: Microbes have developed their own specific strategies to cope with reactive oxygen species (ROS). Catalase, a heme-containing tetramer expressed in a broad range of aerobic fungi, shows remarkable efficiency in degrading hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2 ) for… read more here.
Keywords: photoinactivation catalase; candida auris; photoinactivation; catalase ... See more keywords
A Cerberus-Inspired Anti-Infective Multicomponent Gatekeeper Hydrogel against Infections with the Emerging "Superbug" Yeast Candida auris.
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DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202000005
Abstract: The pathogenic yeast Candida auris has received increasing attention due to its ability to cause fatal infections, its resistance toward important fungicides, and its ability to persist on surfaces including medical devices in hospitals. To… read more here.
Keywords: candida auris; hydrogel; auris; yeast candida ... See more keywords
Shining light on multi‐drug resistant Candida auris: Ultraviolet‐C disinfection, wavelength sensitivity, and prevention of biofilm formation of an emerging yeast pathogen
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DOI: 10.1002/mbo3.1261
Abstract: Candida auris is an emerging fungal superbug of worldwide interest. It is associated with high mortality rates and exhibits increased resistance to antifungals. Ultraviolet subtype C (UVC) light can be used to disinfect surfaces to… read more here.
Keywords: disinfection; biofilm formation; candida auris; sensitivity ... See more keywords
The anticandidal activity of the diterpenediol 8(14),15‐sandaracopimaradiene‐7alpha,18‐diol from Tetradenia riparia against the emerging pathogen Candida auris
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DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7638
Abstract: Tetradenia (T.) riparia (Hochst.) Codd (Lamiaceae), popularly known as umuravumba, is frequently used in traditional Rwandese medicine. Using a bioassay-guided isolation (with Staphylococcus aureus as the test organism), three active compounds: umuravumbolide, deacetylumuravumbolide, and 8(14),15-sandaracopimaradiene-7α,18-diol… read more here.
Keywords: riparia; candida auris; emerging pathogen; activity ... See more keywords
Candida auris Candidemia in Critically Ill, Colonized Patients: Cumulative Incidence and Risk Factors
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DOI: 10.1007/s40121-022-00625-9
Abstract: Candida auris (C. auris) is an emerging nosocomial pathogen, and a sharp rise in cases of colonization and infection has been registered in intensive care units (ICUs) during the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.… read more here.
Keywords: candidemia; candida auris; auris candidemia; risk ... See more keywords
Management of Candida auris in an inpatient acute rehabilitation setting.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2019.09.023
Abstract: Candida auris is an emerging, multidrug-resistant yeast that is considered a threat to patients and health care facilities worldwide. As the incidence of C auris increases, the management of patients with C auris will expand… read more here.
Keywords: candida auris; auris inpatient; candida; inpatient acute ... See more keywords
Subtractive proteomics assisted therapeutic targets mining and designing ensemble vaccine against Candida auris for immune response induction
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2022.105462
Abstract: The emergence of variants and the reports of co-infection caused by Candida auris in COVID-19 patients adds a further complication to the global pandemic situation. To date, no effective therapy is available for C. auris… read more here.
Keywords: proteomics assisted; therapeutic targets; candida auris; vaccine candidates ... See more keywords
Miltefosine as an alternative strategy in the treatment of the emerging fungus Candida auris.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2020.106049
Abstract: Candida auris is an emerging fungal species able to develop multidrug resistance and outbreaks of invasive infections worldwide with high mortality rates. To increase the treatment options for C. auris infection, we assessed the efficacy… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; miltefosine alternative; candida auris; mfs ... See more keywords
Different efficacies of common disinfection methods against candida auris and other candida species.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2020.01.008
Abstract: BACKGROUND Candida auris can form long-lasting colonies in the hospital environment and on human skin. There is limited evidence regarding the efficacy of different methods and products for disinfecting hospitals and colonized patients to prevent… read more here.
Keywords: auris; disinfection; auris candida; candida auris ... See more keywords
Clinical, microbiological, and genomic characteristics of clade-III Candida auris colonization and infection in southern California, 2019-2022.
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2022.204
Abstract: BACKGROUND Candida auris is an emerging fungal pathogen causing outbreaks in healthcare facilities. Five distinctive genomic clades exhibit clade-unique characteristics, highlighting the importance of real-time genomic surveillance and incorporating genotypic information to inform infection prevention… read more here.
Keywords: clade iii; candida auris; surveillance; infection ... See more keywords
Comparison of two swab types for recovery of Staphylococcus aureus and Candida auris from gloves and gowns.
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2023.77
Abstract: Known concentrations of Staphylococcus aureus and Candida auris were applied on gloves and gowns then sampled with E-swabs and BBL liquid Amies swabs. The mean numbers of colony-forming units per milliliter (CFU/mL) obtained from culture… read more here.
Keywords: candida auris; swab types; staphylococcus aureus; gloves gowns ... See more keywords