Oral candidiasis (OC), a prevalent opportunistic infection of the oral mucosa, presents a
considerable health challenge, particularly in individuals with compromised immune …

Candida infection (candidiasis) is potentially life threatening and can occur in almost all
anatomical sites, including the mouth. Candida species are in fact the most common fungal …

Oral candidiasis remains one of the most common forms of Candida infections and occurs if
the balance between host, Candida and microbiota is disturbed, eg, by broad spectrum …

The oral cavity is a unique niche where Candida albicans infections occur in
immunocompetent as well as immunosuppressed individuals. Here we critically review the …

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 …

Candida albicans is a symbiotic fungus that commonly colonizes on oral mucosal surfaces
and mainly affects immuno-compromised individuals. Polymicrobial interactions between C …

All mucosal surfaces are lined by epithelial cells and are colonised by opportunistic
microbes. In health, these opportunistic microbes remain commensal and are tolerated by …

Candida albicans frequently causes superficial infections by invading and damaging
epithelial cells, but may also cause systemic infections by penetrating through epithelial …

Until recently, epithelial cells have been a largely ignored component of host responses to
microbes. However, this has been largely overturned over the last decade as an ever …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review serves to highlight the cross-kingdom interactions
that can occur within the human oral cavity between fungus Candida albicans and oral …