The fungal infections are relatively common in humans that can range from common, mild
superficial infections to life-threatening invasive infections. Most of the pathogenic fungi are …

Candida albicans is among the most prevalent fungal species of the human microbiota and
asymptomatically colonizes healthy individuals. However, it is also an opportunistic …

The interaction between Candida albicans and its host cells is characterized by a complex
interplay between the expression of fungal virulence factors, which results in adherence …

Only few Candida species, eg, Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida dubliniensis,
and Candida parapsilosis, are successful colonizers of a human host. Under certain …

The recognition of fungal cells by the host immune system is key during the establishment of
a protective anti-fungal response. Even though the immune system has evolved a vast …

The mucosal surfaces of the human body are challenged by millions of microbes on a daily
basis. Co-evolution with these microbes has led to the development of plastic mechanisms …

Oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC) occurs in a diverse group of patients. Risk factors for OPC
include the use of dentures, corticosteroid inhalers, cigarettes, broad-spectrum antibiotics …

The role of polymicrobial biofilm infections in medicine is becoming more apparent.
Increasing number of microbiome studies and deep sequencing has enabled us to develop …

Flexible adaptation to the host environment is a critical trait that underpins the success of
numerous microbes. The polymorphic fungus Candida albicans has evolved to persist in the …

The incidence of fungal infections is increasing at an alarming rate and has posed a great
challenge for science in recent years. The rise in these infections has been related to the …