NPJ biofilms and microbiomesCystic FibrosisCandida albicansAnimalsZebrafishHumans
Beyond colonization: Candida albicans exhibits substantial pathogenic potential in cystic fibrosis environments.
Natasa Radakovic, Nikola Plackic, Jelena Djuris, Joachim Morschhäuser, Aleksandar Sovtic, Mihail Basa, Predrag Minic, Fabio Zobi, Aleksandar Pavic
Published: 202510.1038/s41522-025-00889-2
Abstract
Cystic fibrosis (CF) sputum represents a highly permissive niche for microbial colonization, yet the contribution of Candida albicans to disease progression remains insufficiently investigated despite its frequent detection in CF airways. We hypothes…
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