Fungal endocarditis accounts for 1% to 3% of all infective endocarditis cases, is associated
with high morbidity and mortality (> 70%), and presents numerous challenges during clinical …

Uncommon, or rare, yeast infections are on the rise given increasing numbers of patients
who are immunocompromised or seriously ill. The major pathogens include those of the …

The risks and benefits of traditional cheeses, mainly raw milk cheeses, are rarely set out
objectively, whence the recurrent confused debate over their pros and cons. This review …

Out of concern for public health, the US government bans the sale of cheese made from
unpasteurized milk if it is aged fewer than 60 days. But while the FDA views raw‐milk …

Microbial life has been much in the news. From outbreaks of Escherichia coli to discussions
of the benefits of raw and fermented foods to recent reports of life forms capable of living in …

The wide genotypic and phenotypic diversity of Geotrichum candidum strains does not
facilitate its classification as yeast or a yeast-like fungus that is still a matter of debate …

As more original molecular protocols and subsequent modifications are described in the
literature, it has become difficult for those not directly involved in the development of these …

Background Camembert-type cheese ripening is driven mainly by fungal microflora
including Geotrichum candidum and Penicillium camemberti. These species are major …

The chemical and microbial qualities, including fungal flora, of 30 samples of Kuflu cheese
randomly purchased from different markets in Turkey were investigated. The gross …

Non‐Saccharomyces yeasts were evaluated for their fermentation properties and the
production of pleasant fruity aromas in three industrial media (beer, wine and cider). A total …