Candida albicans is a major fungal pathogen of humans. It exists as a commensal in the oral
cavity, gut or genital tract of most individuals, constrained by the local microbiota, epithelial …

Oral candidiasis, commonly referred to as “thrush,” is an opportunistic fungal infection that
commonly affects the oral mucosa. The main causative agent, Candida albicans, is a highly …

Biofilms are surface-attached groups of microbial cells encased in an extracellular matrix
that are significantly less susceptible to antimicrobial agents than non-adherent, planktonic …

For decades, the sugar-fermenting, acidogenic species Streptococcus mutans has been
considered the main causative agent of dental caries and most diagnostic and therapeutic …

Biofilms are complex three-dimensional structures formed at interfaces by the vast majority
of bacteria and fungi. These robust communities have an important detrimental impact on a …

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 …

Streptococcus mutans is often cited as the main bacterial pathogen in dental caries,
particularly in early-childhood caries (ECC). S. mutans may not act alone; Candida albicans …

Dental caries remains the most prevalent oral disease worldwide. The development of
dental caries is highly associated with the microbiota in the oral cavity. Microbiological …

Invasive fungal infections are an important infection concern for patients with underlying
immunosuppression. Antifungal therapy is a critical component of patient care, but …

Fungi and bacteria encounter each other in various niches of the human body. There, they
interact directly with one another or indirectly via the host response. In both cases …