In healthy individuals, Candida species are considered commensal yeasts of the oral cavity.
However, these microorganisms can also act as opportunist pathogens, particularly the so …

Various techniques are available for the isolation of Candida within the oral cavity. Such
methods play an important role in the diagnosis and management of oral candidosis. The …

A number of methods of sampling the oral cavity for the presence of candida have been
developed. Such techniques play an important role in the diagnosis and management of …

Background/aim: Oral candidiasis is the most common fungal infection in dental practice,
and is caused by yeasts that are normally present in the endogenous flora. Methods: To …

Aims: To determine the sensitivity and specificity of a multiplex PCR assay for the
contemporary identification of major species involved in oral candidiasis, without extraction …

Fungal infections (mycoses) represent a major health issue in humans. They have emerged
as a global concern for medical professionals by causing high morbidity and mortality …

Widespread use of fluconazole for the prophylaxis and treatment of candidiasis has led to a
reduction in the number of cases of candidemia caused by Candida albicans but has also …

In recent years, the taxonomy of the most important pathogenic Candida species (Candida
albicans, Candida parapsilosis and Candida glabrata) has undergone profound changes …

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of specific regions in the genomes of a
variety of lower eukaryotes permits rapid identification of these microorganisms. First, on the …

Candida species are one of the most important causes of human infections, especially in
hospitals and among immunocompromised patients. The correct and rapid etiological …