Candida albicans is a commensal yeast fungus of the human oral, gastrointestinal, and
genital mucosal surfaces, and skin. Antibiotic-induced dysbiosis, iatrogenic …

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 …

The polymorphic fungus Candida albicans is a member of the normal human microbiome. In
most individuals, C. albicans resides as a lifelong, harmless commensal. Under certain …

Candida albicans is a common fungal pathogen of humans that colonizes the skin and
mucosal surfaces of most healthy individuals. Until recently, little was known about the …

Cytolytic proteins and peptide toxins are classical virulence factors of several bacterial
pathogens which disrupt epithelial barrier function, damage cells and activate or modulate …

Fungi must meet four criteria to infect humans: growth at human body temperatures,
circumvention or penetration of surface barriers, lysis and absorption of tissue, and …

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 …

Candida albicans is the most common fungal pathogen of humans and has developed an
extensive repertoire of putative virulence mechanisms that allows successful colonization …

Oral infections caused by yeast of the genus Candida and particularly Candida albicans
(oral candidoses) have been recognised throughout recorded history. However, since the …

Microbial pathogens use a number of genetic strategies to invade the host and cause
infection. These common themes are found throughout microbial systems. Secretion of …