Candida species, belonging to commensal microbial communities in humans, cause
opportunistic infections in individuals with impaired immunity. Pathogens encountered in …

Oral mucosal disease (OMD), which is also called soft tissue oral disease, is described as a
series of disorders or conditions affecting the mucosa and soft tissue in the oral cavity. Its …

Denture-related Candida stomatitis, which has been described clinically in the literature, is
either localized or generalized inflammation of the oral mucosa in connection with a …

Mucosa protects the body against external pathogen invasion. However, pathogen colonies
on the mucosa can invade the mucosa when the immunosurveillance is compromised …

Probiotics have been shown to be effective against infectious diseases in clinical trials, with
either intestinal or extraintestinal health benefits. Even though probiotic effects are strain …

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), which is primarily caused by Candida albicans, is an
infection that affects up to 75% of all reproductive-age women worldwide. Recurrent VVC …

Background and purpose Candida albicans is a fungus that produces common fungal
infection in humans, including vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC). While quercetin (QC) has …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a multi‐factorial autoimmune disorder that its causative
agents are unknown. The gut microbiota comprises of bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa …

The dimorphic fungus Candida albicans is both a harmless commensal organism on
mucosal surfaces and an opportunistic pathogen. Under certain predisposing conditions, the …

Microscopic fungi are widely present in the environment and, more importantly, are also an
essential part of the human healthy mycobiota. However, many species can become …