Biofilms

Biofilms

Our understanding of the virulence and pathogenesis of Francisella spp. has significantly advanced in recent years, including a new understanding that this organism can form biofilms. What is known so far about Francisella spp. biofilms is summarized here and future research questions are suggested. The molecular basis of biofilm production has begun to be studied, especially the role of extrac...

Fungal Biofilms

• They are responsible for a broad spectrum of microbial infections in the human host [1] • Candida albicans and Candida parapsilosis biofilms are relatively resistant to fluconazole, amphotericin B, nystatin, voriconazole and others [2]. • Aspergillus fumigatus biofilms are relatively resistant to itraconazole and, to some extent, to caspofungin [3]. • Cryptococcal biofilms are unaffected by f...

Biofilms 2007

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Microbial Biofilms

Mycobacterium Biofilms

The genus Mycobacterium includes human pathogens (Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium leprae) and environmental organisms known as non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) that, when associated with biomaterials and chronic disease, can cause human infections. A common pathogenic factor of mycobacteria is the formation of biofilms. Various molecules are involved in this process, including gl...