The molecular composition of the cell wall is critical for the biology and ecology of each
fungal species. Fungal walls are composed of matrix components that are embedded and …

The epidemiology of invasive fungal infections is changing, with new populations at risk and
the emergence of resistance caused by the selective pressure from increased usage of …

Candida species cause frequent infections owing to their ability to form biofilms—surface-
associated microbial communities—primarily on implanted medical devices. Increasingly …

The interaction between Candida albicans and its host cells is characterized by a complex
interplay between the expression of fungal virulence factors, which results in adherence …

Candida albicans is both a member of the healthy human microbiome and a major pathogen
in immunocompromised individuals. Infections are typically treated with azole inhibitors of …

Candida species belong to the normal microbiota of the oral cavity and gastrointestinal and
vaginal tracts, and are responsible for several clinical manifestations, from mucocutaneous …

Understanding the pathogenesis of an infectious disease is critical for developing new
methods to prevent infection and diagnose or cure disease. Adherence of microorganisms to …

Background Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) is a problematic form of mucosal
Candida infection, characterized by repeated episodes per year. Candida albicans is the …

Yeast cells possess a remarkable capacity to adhere to abiotic surfaces, cells and tissues.
These adhesion properties are of medical and industrial relevance. Pathogenic yeasts such …

We sought to define protective mechanisms of immunity to Staphylococcus aureus and
Candida albicans bloodstream infections in mice immunized with the recombinant N …