The ability of Candida spp. to form biofilms is crucial for its pathogenicity, and thus, it should
be considered an important virulence factor in vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) and recurrent …

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 …

Candida biofilms are tolerant to conventional antifungal therapeutics and the host immune
system. The transition of yeast cells to hyphae is considered a key step in C. albicans biofilm …

The female vaginal environment contains diverse microorganisms, and their interactions
play significant roles in health and disease. Lactobacillus species are the predominant …

The fungal component of the intestinal microbiota of eight healthy subjects was studied over
12 months using metagenome survey and culture-based approaches. Aspergillus, Candida …

Lactobacillus species are the predominant vaginal microbiota found in healthy women of
reproductive age and help to prevent pathogen infection by producing lactic acid, H2O2 and …

The use of indwelling devices in current therapeutic practice is associated with hospital‐
acquired bloodstream and deep tissue infections (1). Transplantation medical procedures …

Most cases of candidiasis have been attributed to Candida albicans, but Candida glabrata,
Candida parapsilosis and Candida tropicalis, designated as non-C. albicans Candida …

Fungi of the genus Candida are important etiological agents of superficial and life-
threatening infections in individuals with a compromised immune system. One of the main …

The purpose of this study was to isolate tea saponin from defatted C. oleifera cake and
explore its potential antifungal activity and mechanism. UHPLC–MS/MS identified the …