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 …

Candida species are the most common causes of fungal infection. Approximately 90% of
infections are caused by five species: Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida …

Candida species are the most common cause of opportunistic fungal infection worldwide.
Here we report the genome sequences of six Candida species and compare these and …

Understanding the pathogenesis of an infectious disease is critical for developing new
methods to prevent infection and diagnose or cure disease. Adherence of microorganisms to …

Candida albicans is a human opportunist pathogen that can grow as yeast, pseudohyphae,
or true hyphae in vitro and in vivo, depending on environmental conditions. Reversible …

The Candida albicans cell wall maintains the structural integrity of the organism in addtion to
providing a physical contact interface with the environment. The major components of the …

The fungus, Candida albicans, interacts with epithelial cells in the human host both as a
normal commensal and as an invasive pathogen. It has evolved multiple complementary …

Candida auris is an emerging fungal pathogen of rising concern due to global spread, the
ability to cause healthcare-associated outbreaks, and antifungal resistance. Genomic …

Candida dubliniensis is the closest known relative of Candida albicans, the most pathogenic
yeast species in humans. However, despite both species sharing many phenotypic …

Because most fungi have evolved to be free-living in the environment and because the
infections they cause are usually opportunistic in nature, it is often difficult to identify specific …