ISSN 2756-3324
African Journal of Medicine and Surgery ISSN 2756-3324 Vol. 7 (7), pp. 001-003, July, 2020. © International Scholars Journals
Review
The significance of Candida infections of medical implants
INABO, H. I.
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Samaru-Zaria, Nigeria. E-mail: [email protected].
Accepted 07 April, 2020
Abstract
Infection of medical implants is acquired at the time of instrumentation or surgery. It is an early complication of this intrusive procedure. Biofilm formation on implanted implants such as dentures, catheters or a prosthetic heart valve may lead to Candida infections. Factors affecting the biofilm formation and the risk factors associated with the implantation of the various medical devices are highlighted in this paper. The modification of biomaterial surface with anti–infective agents to enhance biocompatibility of the indwelling medical devices is discussed.
Keywords: Candida albicans, medical implants, biofilm, biomaterial manufacture.