2022
DOI: 10.5935/0004-2749.20220033
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Comparative analysis of biofilm formation by Candida albicans and Candida krusei in different types of contact lenses

Abstract: To evaluate the Candida krusei and Candida albicans biofilm formation abilities on 5 different types of contact lenses and compare their metabolic activities and biomass. Methods: After biofilm formation by both the test species, their metabolic activity was assessed by the 2,3-bis (2-methoxy-4-nitro-5-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium-5-carboxanilide reduction assay with menadione, while the biomass was determined by staining with 0.4% crystal violet dye for further statistical analysis. Results: Both the Candida s… Show more

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“…One feature that makes Candida spp. a very dangerous pathogen and difficult to treat is the ability to form biofilm on biotic and abiotic surfaces [ 16 ]. Biofilms consist in fungal cells immersed in a polysaccharide extracellular matrix, occasionally represented by the presence of hyphal cells [ 17 ].…”
Section: Fungal Ocular Infectionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…One feature that makes Candida spp. a very dangerous pathogen and difficult to treat is the ability to form biofilm on biotic and abiotic surfaces [ 16 ]. Biofilms consist in fungal cells immersed in a polysaccharide extracellular matrix, occasionally represented by the presence of hyphal cells [ 17 ].…”
Section: Fungal Ocular Infectionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, in the case of strong suspicion, specific media can be used, such as Sabouraud agar, which allows a presumptive and early identification [ 3 ]. Growth in culture is considered significant if the same growth is obtained (i) on more than one occasion, (ii) on the ‘C’ streaks on more than one culture medium, or (iii) on one solid or in one liquid medium with direct microscopy of corneal material revealing the presence of yeast cells [ 16 ]. The material collected by corneal scraping can also be used for direct microscopic examination.…”
Section: Fungal Ocular Infectionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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