Candida albicans is a major fungal pathogen of humans. It exists as a commensal in the oral
cavity, gut or genital tract of most individuals, constrained by the local microbiota, epithelial …

Candidiasis can be present as a cutaneous, mucosal or deep-seated organ infection, which
is caused by more than 20 types of Candida sp., with C. albicans being the most common …

Candida albicans, along with other closely related Candida species, are the primary
causative agents of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC)—a multifactorial infectious disease of …

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is an infection caused by Candida species that affects
millions of women every year. Although Candida albicans is the main cause of VVC, the …

Simple Summary Human health is significantly affected by microbial infections. One of the
largest determinants of the outcomes of such infections is the host immune response. Too …

The Candida albicans cell wall maintains the structural integrity of the organism in addtion to
providing a physical contact interface with the environment. The major components of the …

Candida albicans is a polymorphic fungus that has the ability to rapidly switch between
yeast and filamentous forms. The morphological transition appears to be a critical virulence …

Pathogens must be able to overcome both host defenses and antimicrobial treatment in
order to successfully infect and maintain colonization of the host. One way fungi accomplish …

OBJECTIVES: To review the literature about oral symptoms and signs at the menopause
with an emphasis on hormone replacement therapy (HRT). To give practical guidelines for …

In the light of multidrug resistance (MDR) among pathogenic microbes and cancer cells,
membrane transporters have gained profound clinical significance. Chemotherapeutic …