Candida albicans is the most common fungal pathogen of humans and has developed an
extensive repertoire of putative virulence mechanisms that allows successful colonization …

Until recently, Candida glabrata was considered a relatively nonpathogenic commensal
fungal organism of human mucosal tissues. However, with the increased use of …

In the past decade, the frequency of diagnosed fungal infections has risen sharply due to
several factors, including the increase in the number of immunosuppressed patients …

Oral candidosis is the most common fungal infection that frequently occurs in patients
debilitated by other diseases or conditions. No candidosis happens without a cause; hence …

Microbial pathogens use a number of genetic strategies to invade the host and cause
infection. These common themes are found throughout microbial systems. Secretion of …

Candida species are one of the commonest causes of vaginitis in healthy women of
reproductive age. Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is characterized by vulvovaginal itching …

The cell wall is essential to nearly every aspect of the biology and pathogenicity of Candida
albicans. Although it was intially considered an almost inert cellular structure that protected …

Candida albicans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen that is found in the normal
gastrointestinal flora of most healthy humans. However, in immunocompromised patients …

Candida albicans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen that is found in the normal
gastrointestinal flora of most healthy humans. However, under certain environmental …

Candida species are the most common fungal pathogens isolated from the oral cavity. Their
oral existence both as a commensal and an opportunist pathogen has intrigued clinicians …