Adhesion and biofilm formation of Candida parapsilosis isolated from vaginal secretions to copper intrauterine devices
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Resumo: | Introduction: Candida parapsilosis is one of the main species that is able to adhere to forming biofilms on inert materials. Adhesion is the first step towards the colonization and invasion of host cells during the infectious process. Among the infections, vulvovaginal candidiasis is increasingly common. The objective was to evaluate the profile of adherence and biofilm formation of eight isolates of C. parapsilosis on the metal used in intrauterine devices (IUDs). Methods: Eight strains of C. parapsilosis presenting strong adhesion and biofilm formation properties were isolated from vaginal secretions in a previous study. To assay the adhesion and biofilm formation, copper fragments were made and cultivated in tubes containing 3 mL of phosphate-buffered saline and incubated for 6 and 24 h at 37 °C to evaluate biofilm formation. After incubation, the intensity of adherence and of biofilm formation on copper fragments were determined by performing a colony count. Results: All isolates were able to form biofilms and the isolate Cp62 showed many cells joined in a planktonic mode forming biofilms. The use of an IUD is one of the main factors that favors vulvovaginal candidiasis, and the presence of copper in this device increases the chance of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (CVVR) due to the ease with which species of the genus Candida can adhere to inert surfaces. Conclusion: This research showed that the clinical isolates studied adhered to IUD copper fragments and formed biofilms, further increasing their virulence. |
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Adhesion and biofilm formation of Candida parapsilosis isolated from vaginal secretions to copper intrauterine devicesCandida parapsilosisAdhesion propertyFormation of biofilmIntroduction: Candida parapsilosis is one of the main species that is able to adhere to forming biofilms on inert materials. Adhesion is the first step towards the colonization and invasion of host cells during the infectious process. Among the infections, vulvovaginal candidiasis is increasingly common. The objective was to evaluate the profile of adherence and biofilm formation of eight isolates of C. parapsilosis on the metal used in intrauterine devices (IUDs). Methods: Eight strains of C. parapsilosis presenting strong adhesion and biofilm formation properties were isolated from vaginal secretions in a previous study. To assay the adhesion and biofilm formation, copper fragments were made and cultivated in tubes containing 3 mL of phosphate-buffered saline and incubated for 6 and 24 h at 37 °C to evaluate biofilm formation. After incubation, the intensity of adherence and of biofilm formation on copper fragments were determined by performing a colony count. Results: All isolates were able to form biofilms and the isolate Cp62 showed many cells joined in a planktonic mode forming biofilms. The use of an IUD is one of the main factors that favors vulvovaginal candidiasis, and the presence of copper in this device increases the chance of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (CVVR) due to the ease with which species of the genus Candida can adhere to inert surfaces. Conclusion: This research showed that the clinical isolates studied adhered to IUD copper fragments and formed biofilms, further increasing their virulence.Universidade de São Paulo. Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo2018-11-13info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfapplication/xmlhttps://www.revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/151785Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo; Vol. 60 (2018); e59Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo; Vol. 60 (2018); e59Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo; v. 60 (2018); e591678-99460036-4665reponame:Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Pauloinstname:Instituto de Medicina Tropical (IMT)instacron:IMTenghttps://www.revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/151785/148706https://www.revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/151785/148707Copyright (c) 2018 Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Pauloinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessBorges, Katia Regina AssunçãoPimentel, Igor ViníciusLucena, Lidiane Cristina Lima dos SantosSilva, Marcos Antonio Custódio Neto daMonteiro, Silvio GomesMonteiro, Cristina AndradeNascimento, Maria do Desterro Soares BrandãoBezerra, Geusa Felipa de Barros2018-11-13T15:51:22Zoai:revistas.usp.br:article/151785Revistahttp://www.revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/indexPUBhttps://www.revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/oai||revimtsp@usp.br1678-99460036-4665opendoar:2022-12-13T16:52:47.699574Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo - Instituto de Medicina Tropical (IMT)true |
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Adhesion and biofilm formation of Candida parapsilosis isolated from vaginal secretions to copper intrauterine devices |
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Adhesion and biofilm formation of Candida parapsilosis isolated from vaginal secretions to copper intrauterine devices |
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Adhesion and biofilm formation of Candida parapsilosis isolated from vaginal secretions to copper intrauterine devices Borges, Katia Regina Assunção Candida parapsilosis Adhesion property Formation of biofilm |
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Adhesion and biofilm formation of Candida parapsilosis isolated from vaginal secretions to copper intrauterine devices |
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Adhesion and biofilm formation of Candida parapsilosis isolated from vaginal secretions to copper intrauterine devices |
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Adhesion and biofilm formation of Candida parapsilosis isolated from vaginal secretions to copper intrauterine devices |
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Adhesion and biofilm formation of Candida parapsilosis isolated from vaginal secretions to copper intrauterine devices |
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Adhesion and biofilm formation of Candida parapsilosis isolated from vaginal secretions to copper intrauterine devices |
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Borges, Katia Regina Assunção |
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Borges, Katia Regina Assunção Pimentel, Igor Vinícius Lucena, Lidiane Cristina Lima dos Santos Silva, Marcos Antonio Custódio Neto da Monteiro, Silvio Gomes Monteiro, Cristina Andrade Nascimento, Maria do Desterro Soares Brandão Bezerra, Geusa Felipa de Barros |
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Pimentel, Igor Vinícius Lucena, Lidiane Cristina Lima dos Santos Silva, Marcos Antonio Custódio Neto da Monteiro, Silvio Gomes Monteiro, Cristina Andrade Nascimento, Maria do Desterro Soares Brandão Bezerra, Geusa Felipa de Barros |
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Borges, Katia Regina Assunção Pimentel, Igor Vinícius Lucena, Lidiane Cristina Lima dos Santos Silva, Marcos Antonio Custódio Neto da Monteiro, Silvio Gomes Monteiro, Cristina Andrade Nascimento, Maria do Desterro Soares Brandão Bezerra, Geusa Felipa de Barros |
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Candida parapsilosis Adhesion property Formation of biofilm |
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Candida parapsilosis Adhesion property Formation of biofilm |
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Introduction: Candida parapsilosis is one of the main species that is able to adhere to forming biofilms on inert materials. Adhesion is the first step towards the colonization and invasion of host cells during the infectious process. Among the infections, vulvovaginal candidiasis is increasingly common. The objective was to evaluate the profile of adherence and biofilm formation of eight isolates of C. parapsilosis on the metal used in intrauterine devices (IUDs). Methods: Eight strains of C. parapsilosis presenting strong adhesion and biofilm formation properties were isolated from vaginal secretions in a previous study. To assay the adhesion and biofilm formation, copper fragments were made and cultivated in tubes containing 3 mL of phosphate-buffered saline and incubated for 6 and 24 h at 37 °C to evaluate biofilm formation. After incubation, the intensity of adherence and of biofilm formation on copper fragments were determined by performing a colony count. Results: All isolates were able to form biofilms and the isolate Cp62 showed many cells joined in a planktonic mode forming biofilms. The use of an IUD is one of the main factors that favors vulvovaginal candidiasis, and the presence of copper in this device increases the chance of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (CVVR) due to the ease with which species of the genus Candida can adhere to inert surfaces. Conclusion: This research showed that the clinical isolates studied adhered to IUD copper fragments and formed biofilms, further increasing their virulence. |
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