Fig. 1.

Distinct biofilm forming capacity of clinical C. albicans strains isolated from bloodstream. Candida albicans isolates were cultured in a 6-well plates for 48 h to allow the maturation of biofilm. The biofilms were then stained with crystal violet, and visualized and imaged under a light microscope. A distinct capacity of biofilm formation was observed among the 24 clinical C. albicans isolates. a 24 clinical C. albicans isolates were categorized in LBF (low biofilm formation capacity) (filled squares), IBF (intermediate biofilm formation capacity) (filled triangles) and HBF (high biofilm formation capacity) (dots). The isolate marked with red dot in HBF group was chosen for further study in this report. b A representative image of biofilm produced by a LBF (low biofilm formation capacity) C. albicans isolate. c A representative images of biofilm produced by a HBF (high biofilm formation capacity) C. albicans isolate