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A trade-off between fungal biofilm formation and persistence in the host

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Fungal biofilm formation has long been considered an important virulence trait. A new study on Candida parapsilosis outbreak isolates in PLOS Biology challenges this, finding that low biofilm-producing strains are better adapted for immune evasion and survival.

Source: PLoS Biology

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3004027

Author: Shannon Esher Righi

Institution: Tulane University

Language: English

Topic: Antifungal resistance and susceptibility

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,500