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 …

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

Candida albicans is the most common human fungal pathogen causing diseases ranging
from mucosal to systemic infections. As a commensal, C. albicans asymptomatically …

ABSTRACT Background and Overview Xerostomia, also known as “dry mouth,” is a common
but frequently overlooked condition that is typically associated with salivary gland …

Candida albicans remains the main etiological agent of candidiasis, as this otherwise
normal commensal of humans is capable of causing active infection in immune-and …

Historically, the nature and extent of host damage by a microbe were considered highly
dependent on virulence attributes of the microbe. However, it has become clear that disease …

Following the widespread use of immunosuppressive therapy and broad-spectrum
antimycotic prophylaxis, C. glabrata has emerged as an important opportunistic pathogen in …

This review presents data from the literature on oral adverse reactions from the perspectives
of subjective feelings of dry mouth (xerostomia) and objective measures of salivary gland …

Radiotherapy is a treatment modality largely used for head and neck malignancies.
However, high doses of radiation in large areas, including the oral cavity, maxilla, mandible …