Biofilm Formation and Antifungal Resistance in Candida Species
ConditionCandida Infection
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorAssiut University
1. To determine the susceptibility pattern of our local isolated Candida strains which is essential for optimal management of fungal infection. 2. Detection of biofilm formation by conventional and molecular methods 3. Comparison between C. albicans and non-albicans in the prevalence of biofilm formation and biofilm -forming genes 4. Find the association between antifungal resistance and biofilm formation in candida strains isolated from patients 5. Determination of clinical factors associated with occurrence of infections.
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Patients who received antifungal therapy within 3 days prior to sample collection.
Resistant to antibiotic therapy.