Human vagina is colonised by a diverse array of microorganisms that make up the normal
microbiota and mycobiota. Lactobacillus is the most frequently isolated microorganism from …

Invasive candidiasis (IC) is a leading cause of mycosis-associated mortality in the United
States. We examined data from the National Center for Health Statistics and reviewed recent …

Within the limited antifungal armamentarium, the azole antifungals are the most frequent
class used to treat Candida infections. Azole antifungals such as fluconazole are often …

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is an infection caused by Candida species that affects
millions of women every year. Although Candida albicans is the main cause of VVC, the …

Despite therapeutic advances, vulvovaginal candidosis remains a common problem
worldwide, affecting all strata of society. Understanding of anti-candida host defence …

The incidence of infections caused by Candida species (candidosis) has increased
considerably over the past three decades, mainly due to the rise of the AIDS epidemic, an …

Candidiasis is a common infection of the skin, oral cavity and esophagus, gastrointestinal
tract, vagina and vascular system of humans. Although most infections occur in patients who …

Carrageenan is a class of naturally occurring sulphated polysaccharides, which is currently
a promising candidate in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine as it resemblances …

All humans are colonized with Candida species, mostly Candida albicans, yet some develop
diseases due to Candida, among which genitourinary manifestations are extremely …

Abstract Approximately 70‐75% of women will have vulvovaginal candidosis (VVC) at least
once in their lifetime. In premenopausal, pregnant, asymptomatic and healthy women and …