Alternative protocol for antifungigram demonstrates the presence of resistant fungi in 8 samples collected in public and open spaces in the city of Tauá (Ceará)

Abstract

Conducting experiments with microorganisms is usually quite laborious, as it requires appropriate techniques and a suitable laboratory environment, particularly when looking for possible microorganisms resistant to the main antimicrobials available against bacteria and fungi. Since the nineteenth century, it has become evident that microorganisms are living beings that are impossible to be visualized without the aid of optical microscopes, since bacteria measure 1μm, viruses 1nm. Although fungi are around 100μm in diameter, the visualization of microscopic forms, yeasts require care. However, regardless of size, microorganisms are ubiquitous, found in the most diverse ecosystems. They are fundamental in the decomposition or recycling of organic matter, especially in the early stages.