Candida albicans—The Virulence Factors and Clinical Manifestations of Infection
Candida albicans is a common commensal fungus that colonizes the oropharyngeal cavity,
gastrointestinal and vaginal tract, and healthy individuals' skin. In 50% of the population, C …
gastrointestinal and vaginal tract, and healthy individuals' skin. In 50% of the population, C …
Oral candidiasis: A disease of opportunity
T Vila, AS Sultan, D Montelongo-Jauregui… - Journal of fungi, 2020 - mdpi.com
Oral candidiasis, commonly referred to as “thrush,” is an opportunistic fungal infection that
commonly affects the oral mucosa. The main causative agent, Candida albicans, is a highly …
commonly affects the oral mucosa. The main causative agent, Candida albicans, is a highly …
The impact of the Fungus-Host-Microbiota interplay upon Candida albicans infections: current knowledge and new perspectives
C d'Enfert, AK Kaune, LR Alaban… - FEMS microbiology …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Candida albicans is a major fungal pathogen of humans. It exists as a commensal in the oral
cavity, gut or genital tract of most individuals, constrained by the local microbiota, epithelial …
cavity, gut or genital tract of most individuals, constrained by the local microbiota, epithelial …
Vulvovaginal candidiasis: a current understanding and burning questions
Candida albicans, along with other closely related Candida species, are the primary
causative agents of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC)—a multifactorial infectious disease of …
causative agents of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC)—a multifactorial infectious disease of …
Candida albicans-Biology, molecular characterization, pathogenicity, and advances in diagnosis and control–An update
Candida albicans is an emerging multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen representing an
important source of invasive disease in humans and generating high healthcare costs …
important source of invasive disease in humans and generating high healthcare costs …
Immunity to invasive fungal diseases
A Casadevall - Annual review of immunology, 2022 - annualreviews.org
Invasive fungal diseases are rare in individuals with intact immunity. This, together with the
fact that there are only a few species that account for most mycotic diseases, implies a …
fact that there are only a few species that account for most mycotic diseases, implies a …
Crossing kingdoms: how the mycobiota and fungal-bacterial interactions impact host health and disease
The term “microbiota” invokes images of mucosal surfaces densely populated with bacteria.
These surfaces and the luminal compartments they form indeed predominantly harbor …
These surfaces and the luminal compartments they form indeed predominantly harbor …
Regulation of host-microbe interactions at oral mucosal barriers by type 17 immunity
The oral mucosa is a primary barrier site and a portal for entry of microbes, food, and
airborne particles into the gastrointestinal tract. Nonetheless, mucosal immunity at this …
airborne particles into the gastrointestinal tract. Nonetheless, mucosal immunity at this …
[HTML][HTML] Candidalysin: discovery and function in Candida albicans infections
Highlights•Candidalysin is the first peptide toxin identified in any human fungal pathogen.•
Candidalysin is critical for Candida albicans mucosal and systemic infections.•Candidalysin …
Candidalysin is critical for Candida albicans mucosal and systemic infections.•Candidalysin …
Recent advancements in plant-and microbe-mediated synthesis of metal and metal oxide nanomaterials and their emerging antimicrobial applications
Antibiotic resistance against infections caused by microbes has emerged as a global
challenge resulting in longer hospitalizations and higher medical cost and mortality. The …
challenge resulting in longer hospitalizations and higher medical cost and mortality. The …