The human microbiome functions as an intricate and coordinated microbial network,
residing throughout the mucosal surfaces of the skin, oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract …

The oral microbiome can alter the balance between health and disease, locally and
systemically. Within the oral cavity, bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, and viruses may all be …

The study of the fungal microbiota ('mycobiome') is a new and rapidly emerging field that
lags behind our understanding of the bacterial microbiome. Every human has fungi as part …

As one of the most clinically relevant human habitats, the human mouth is colonized by a set
of microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses. Increasing evidence has …

Candida albicans is a commensal fungus of the human gastrointestinal tract and a prevalent
opportunistic pathogen. To examine diversity within this species, extensive genomic and …

Clin Microbiol Infect 2012; 18 (Suppl. 7): 38–52 Abstract Invasive candidiasis (IC) is a
relatively common syndrome in neonates and children and is associated with significant …

Candida albicans is the most prevalent human fungal pathogen, with an ability to inhabit
diverse host niches and cause disease in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised …

Background The oral mucosa is likely to be compromised by acquired systemic disease.
There are no data available on the prevalence of oral candidiasis and the species …

There has been a sharp rise in the occurrence of Candida infections and associated
mortality over the last few years, due to the growing body of immunocompromised …

With the advent of next-generation sequencing and microbial community characterization,
we are beginning to understand the key factors that shape early-life microbial colonization …