Characterization of Oral Candida spp. Biofilms in Children and Adults Carriers from Eastern Europe and South America

Abstract

children were more likely to be infected by NCACs than adults. More importantly, these NCACs were able to form biofilms richer in matrix components. This finding is of clinical importance, particularly in pediatric care, since stronger biofilms are highly associated with antimicrobial resistance, recurrent infections, and higher therapeutic failure.