Biofilm formation in living organisms is associated to tissue and implant infections, and it has
also been linked to the contribution of antibiotic resistance. Thus, understanding biofilm …

Candidiasis has increased substantially worldwide over recent decades and is a significant
cause of morbidity and mortality, especially among critically ill patients. Diabetes mellitus …

Candida tropicalis has emerged as one of the most important Candida species. It has been
widely considered the second most virulent Candida species, only preceded by C. albicans …

Candida causes an estimated half-billion cases of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) every
year. VVC is most commonly caused by Candida albicans, which, in this setting, triggers …

Unlike other forms of candidiasis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, caused primarily by the fungal
pathogen Candida albicans, is a disease of immunocompetent and otherwise healthy …

Historically, the nature and extent of host damage by a microbe were considered highly
dependent on virulence attributes of the microbe. However, it has become clear that disease …

Unlike superficial fungal infections of the skin and nails, which are the most common fungal
diseases in humans, invasive fungal infections carry high morbidity and mortality …

Microbial communities have an important role in health and disease. Candida spp. are
ubiquitous commensals and sometimes opportunistic fungal pathogens of humans …

Candida spp. proliferate as surface-associated biofilms in a variety of clinical niches. These
biofilms can be extremely difficult to eradicate in healthcare settings. Cells within biofilm …

Candida spp. are part of the normal vaginal microflora in 20–30% of healthy women.
However, if the balance between these yeasts and the host is disturbed, Candida spp. can …