The incidence of fungal infections has increased significantly, so contributing to morbidity
and mortality. This is caused by an increase in antimicrobial resistance and the restricted …

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 …

Candida species belong to the normal microbiota of the oral cavity and gastrointestinal and
vaginal tracts, and are responsible for several clinical manifestations, from mucocutaneous …

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 …

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the incidence of human fungal
infections (60). A number of factors have been implicated with this increase, but it is …

Candida albicans, a clinically important dimorphic fungal pathogen that can evade immune
attack by masking its cell wall β-glucan from immune recognition, mutes protective host …

A quantitative real-time RT-PCR system was established to identify which secreted aspartyl
proteinase (SAP) genes are most highly expressed and potentially contribute to Candida …

Aims Candida albicans is an important opportunistic pathogen, responsible for the majority
of yeast infections in humans. Essential oils, extracted from aromatic plants, are well‐known …

Vulvovaginal candidosis (VVC) is a frequently occurring infection of the lower female genital
tract, mostly affecting immuno-competent women at childbearing age. Candida albicans is …

Vulvovaginal candidiasis, caused primarily by Candida albicans, presents significant health
issues for women of childbearing age. As a polymorphic fungus, the ability of C. albicans to …