The ability of Candida spp. to form biofilms is crucial for its pathogenicity, and thus, it should
be considered an important virulence factor in vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) and recurrent …

Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a global issue of concern due to its association with economic
costs, sexually transmitted infections, and ascending genital tract diseases. This infection …

Candida albicans is a major cause of human infections, ranging from relatively simple to
treat skin and mucosal diseases to systemic life-threatening invasive candidiasis. Fungal …

The factors enabling Candida spp. infections are secretion of hydrolytic enzymes,
adherence to surfaces, biofilm formation or morphological transition, and fitness attributes …

Background Candida albicans (C. albicans) is a major cause of vulvovaginal candidiasis
(VVC), a condition that is commonly treated with azole agents. Biofilm formation and aspartyl …

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to evaluate some virulence factors in Candida
albicans isolates from patients with onychomycosis and determine the correlation between …

This study investigated the effect of CAPE on planktonic growth, biofilm-forming abilities,
mature biofilms, and cell death of C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. glabrata, and C. parapsilosis …

The peculiar properties derived from the reduction in materials sizes from macro to
nanoscale has made the use of nanomaterials increasingly popular in pharmaceutical and …

Hospital infections caused by the opportunistic fungus Candida albicans are increasingly
common and life threatening. The first line of defense consists of administering antifungal …

Candidiasis is a significant fungal infection with high mortality and morbidity rates
worldwide. Candida albicans is the most dominant species responsible for causing different …