| Literature DB >> 22615286 |
Hallie S Rane1, Stella M Bernardo, Carla J Walraven, Samuel A Lee.
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Candida albicans is a common cause of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CR-BSI). Ethanol (EtOH) lock therapy has been attempted despite limited data on optimal dose and duration. Concentrations of 35% EtOH or higher for a minimum of 4 h demonstrated a >99% reduction in mature C. albicans biofilm metabolic activity and prevented regrowth. Concentrations of 10% EtOH or higher reduced C. albicans biofilm formation by >99%. Further investigation of EtOH lock therapy for treatment and prevention of C. albicans CR-BSI is warranted.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22615286 PMCID: PMC3421629 DOI: 10.1128/AAC.00263-12
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Antimicrob Agents Chemother ISSN: 0066-4804 Impact factor: 5.191