Candida albicans is a common commensal fungus that colonizes the oropharyngeal cavity,
gastrointestinal and vaginal tract, and healthy individuals' skin. In 50% of the population, C …

Candida glabrata is a yeast of increasing medical relevance, particularly in critically ill
patients. It is the second most isolated Candida species associated with invasive candidiasis …

Atypical Candida spp. infections are rising, mostly due to the increasing numbers of
immunocompromised patients. The most common Candida spp. is still Candida albicans; …

Background Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry
(MALDI-TOF MS) has been rapidly developed and widely used as an analytical technique in …

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is associated with oral Candida albicans infection,
although it is unclear whether the fungus promotes the genesis and progression of OSCC or …

Candida auris is a novel and major fungal pathogen that has triggered several outbreaks in
the last decade. The few drugs available to treat fungal diseases, the fact that this yeast has …

Pichia kudriavzevii is an emerging non-conventional yeast which has attracted increased
attention for its application in food and biotechnology areas. It is widespread in various …

River water is an essential human resource that may be contaminated with hazardous
microorganisms. However, the risk of yeast infection through river water exposure is unclear …

Yeasts are eukaryotic microorganisms which have a long history in the biotechnology of
food production, as they have been used since centuries in bread-making or in the …

Nosocomial bloodstream candidaemia is a life‐threatening fungal infection with high
morbidity and mortality, especially among paediatric patients undergoing intensive …