Adherence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans to urinary catheters

In this study, the in vitro adherence capabilities of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans clinical isolates to urinary catheters were investigated. Quantitative analysis was performed by colony-forming unit counts and scanning electron microscopy. Results demonstrated that the adherence of P...

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Published in:Revista iberoamericana de micología 2008-09, Vol.25 (3), p.173-175
Main Authors: Falleiros de Pádua, Rubia Andreia, Norman Negri, Melyssa Fernanda, Svidzinski, Arthur Estivalet, Nakamura, Celso Vataru, Svidzinski, Terezinha Inez Estivalet
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bacterial Adhesion
Candida albicans
Candida albicans - physiology
Equipment Contamination
Humans
Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Pseudomonas aeruginosa - physiology
Urinary Catheterization - instrumentation
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Summary:In this study, the in vitro adherence capabilities of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans clinical isolates to urinary catheters were investigated. Quantitative analysis was performed by colony-forming unit counts and scanning electron microscopy. Results demonstrated that the adherence of P. aeruginosa to urinary catheters was enhanced in the presence of C. albicans, while C. albicans adherence was not significantly affected. Further investigations are warranted to fully understand the pathogenic potential of their interaction in order to aid in the design of novel strategies for the prevention and treatment of catheter-related UTIs.
ISSN:1130-1406
DOI:10.1016/S1130-1406(08)70040-8