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

While the fungus Candida albicans is a common colonizer of healthy humans, it is also
responsible for mucosal infections and severe invasive disease. Understanding the …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Longdan Xiegan decoction (LXD) is a
standardized herbal prescription originally documented in the “Medical Formula Collection” …

The human immune system uses an arsenal of effector mechanisms to prevent and
counteract infections. Yet, some fungal species are extremely successful as human …

Protective immunity to opportunistic fungal infections consists of tightly regulated innate and
adaptive immune responses that clear the infection. Immune responses to infections of the …

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) affects nearly 3/4 of women during their lifetime, and its
symptoms seriously reduce quality of life. Although Candida albicans is a common …

Candida albicans-mediated vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a significant challenge in
clinical settings, owing to the inefficacy of current antifungals in modulating virulence …

Abstract Purpose of Review Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is one of the most common
vaginal infections worldwide, but limited evidence-based data is available on …

Pathogenic microorganisms can infect a variety of niches in the human body. During
infection, microbes can only persist if they adapt adequately to the dynamic host …

STUDY QUESTION Does an estradiol-based combined oral contraceptive (COC) have a
milder effect on the serum proteome than an ethinylestradiol (EE)-based COC or dienogest …