Candidiasis can be present as a cutaneous, mucosal or deep-seated organ infection, which
is caused by more than 20 types of Candida sp., with C. albicans being the most common …

Candidiasis is a highly pervasive infection posing major health risks, especially for
immunocompromised populations. Pathogenic Candida species have evolved intrinsic and …

The high rates of morbidity and mortality caused by fungal infections are associated with the
current limited antifungal arsenal and the high toxicity of the compounds. Additionally …

The use of antifungal drugs in the therapy of fungal diseases can lead to the development of
antifungal resistance. Resistance has been described for virtually all antifungal agents in …

The Candida genus comprises opportunistic fungi that can become pathogenic when the
immune system of the host fails. Candida albicans is the most important and prevalent …

Antifungal therapy is a central component of patient management for acute and chronic
mycoses. Yet, treatment choices are restricted because of the sparse number of antifungal …

Cell surface hydrophobicity (CSH) plays a crucial role in the attachment to, or detachment
from the surfaces. The influence of CSH on adhesion of microorganisms to biotic and abiotic …

Virgin coconut oil is obtained by wet processing of coconut milk using fermentation,
centrifugation, enzymatic extraction, and the microwave heating method. Presently, VCO has …

Definition Antifungal drugs prevent topical or invasive fungal infections (mycoses) either by
stop** growth of fungi (termed fungistatic) or by killing the fungal cells (termed fungicidal) …

Candida auris is an emerging multi-drug resistant yeast, that causes major issues regarding
patient treatment and surface disinfection in hospitals. Indeed, an important proportion of C …