Biopelículas fúngicas
Por:
Rivera L.E.C., Ramos A.P., Padilla Desgarennes M.C.
Publicada:
1 ene 2013
Categoría:
Dermatology
Resumen:
Opportunistic infections caused by fungi can be a cause of death in immunocompromised individuals and nosocomial infections related to catheters and medical devices. In relation to the latter infection has been shown that fungi have a great ability to form biofilms on these materials, which favors its dissemination into the body. In addition, this type of organization facilitates the emergence of resistance to antifungal agents. For this reason, it is necessary to know the origin, development and control of biofilms, and the mechanisms of resistance and treatment options targeting this form of microbial organization.