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 …

Invasive candidiasis is an important fungal disease caused by Candida albicans and,
increasingly, non-albicans Candida pathogens. Invasive Candida infections originate most …

Candida colonisation of the oral cavity increases in immunocompromised individuals which
leads to the development of oral candidiasis. In addition, host factors such as xerostomia …

Invasive candidiasis encompassing Candida bloodstream infections and deep-seated
candidiasis can become a persistent health problem. These infections are caused by …

Fungal infections are an increasing threat to global public health. There are more than six
million fungal species worldwide, but less than 1% are known to infect humans. Most of …

Candida albicans infections range from superficial to systemic and are one of the leading
causes of fungus-associated nosocomial infections. The innate immune responses during …

Denture-related Candida stomatitis, which has been described clinically in the literature, is
either localized or generalized inflammation of the oral mucosa in connection with a …

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), which is primarily caused by Candida albicans, is an
infection that affects up to 75% of all reproductive-age women worldwide. Recurrent VVC …

The mucosal surfaces of the human body are challenged by millions of microbes on a daily
basis. Co-evolution with these microbes has led to the development of plastic mechanisms …

Candida albicans represents one of the most common fungal pathogens. Due to its
increasing incidence and the poor efficacy of available antifungals, finding novel antifungal …