Candida species are commensal fungal organisms as well as opportunistic pathogens of
mucosal tissues. From the commensal relationship, most healthy individuals have …

Oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC) caused by the commensal organism, Candida albicans, is
the most common oral infection in HIV disease. Although cell-mediated immunity (CMI) by …

Oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC), as opposed to vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), is a
common opportunistic infection in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)—positive persons …

Over the last three decades, the prevalence of oropharyngeal fungal infections has
increased enormously, mainly due to an increasing population of immunocompromised …

Oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC) caused by Candida albicans is a significant problem in
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)—infected persons. Recognizing the paucity of …

Oral and vaginal candidiasis are the two most common forms of opportunistic fungal
infections. However, the prevalence of each can be quite variable depending on the immune …

Cell‐mediated immunity conferred by CD4+ T helper cells is considered the predominant
host defense against mucosal Candida infections, with Thelper (Th1)‐type responses …

Oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC), caused primarily by Candida albicans, is the most
common oral infection in HIV+ persons. Although Th1-type CD4+ T cells are the …

Many Candida species are commensals of the oral mucosa. They are usually innocuous, but
they can cause disease when conditions are favorable. These organisms typically colonize …

Oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiases remain significant causes of morbidity in
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients, despite the dramatic ability of …