In vitro evaluation of hydrolytic enzyme activity and biofilm formation of Candida parapsilosis species complex from a nosocomial environment
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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50(4): 558-561, July-Aug. 2017. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Candida parapsilosis complex species, frequently found in hospital environments, have gained importance as etiological agents of candidemia.METHODS:
Candida parapsilosis complex isolates from a nosocomial environment were identified and their hydrolitic enzyme activity and ability to form biofilm were characterized.RESULTS:
Twenty-two C. parapsilosis sensu stricto isolates produced proteinase and three produced phospholipase. Most Candida metapsilosis isolates produced proteinase and one also produced phospholipase. All 29 isolates formed biofilms.CONCLUSIONS:
The nosocomial environment may act as a reservoir for C. parapsilosis complex isolates with phenotypic features that could possibly lead to nosocomial infections and health complications in hospital patients.
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Main subject:
Peptide Hydrolases
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Phospholipases
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Candida
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Biofilms
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul/BR
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