Candida albicans is a commensal yeast fungus of the human oral, gastrointestinal, and
genital mucosal surfaces, and skin. Antibiotic-induced dysbiosis, iatrogenic …

The fungal infections are relatively common in humans that can range from common, mild
superficial infections to life-threatening invasive infections. Most of the pathogenic fungi are …

The polymorphic fungus Candida albicans is a member of the normal human microbiome. In
most individuals, C. albicans resides as a lifelong, harmless commensal. Under certain …

Candida albicans is a common fungal pathogen of humans that colonizes the skin and
mucosal surfaces of most healthy individuals. Until recently, little was known about the …

Cytolytic proteins and peptide toxins are classical virulence factors of several bacterial
pathogens which disrupt epithelial barrier function, damage cells and activate or modulate …

The interaction between Candida albicans and its host cells is characterized by a complex
interplay between the expression of fungal virulence factors, which results in adherence …

Recurrent vulvovaginal infections (RVVI) has not only become an epidemiological and
clinical problem but also include large social and psychological consequences …

The ability to switch between yeast and hyphal growth forms (dimorphism) is one of the most
discussed and best investigated virulence attributes of the human pathogenic fungus …

An imbalance of the normal microbial flora, breakage of epithelial barriers or dysfunction of
the immune system favour the transition of the human pathogenic yeast Candida albicans …

Candida species, including C. albicans, are part of the mucosal flora of most healthy women,
and inhabit the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts. Under favourable conditions, they …