Candida albicans is a common fungus of the human microbiota. While generally a harmless
commensal in healthy individuals, several factors can lead to its overgrowth and cause a …

Biofilms, which are essential vectors of bacterial survival, protect microbes from antibiotics
and host immune attack and are one of the leading causes that maintain drug-resistant …

Candida albicans has been detected in root carious lesions. The current study aimed to
explore the action of this fungal species on the microbial ecology and the pathogenesis of …

Dental caries is one of the most common bacteria-related oral diseases, and the cariogenic
bacteria play critical roles in its pathogenesis. Antibacterial therapy is regarded as an …

Candida albicans is a symbiotic fungus that commonly colonizes on oral mucosal surfaces
and mainly affects immuno-compromised individuals. Polymicrobial interactions between C …

Mucosa protects the body against external pathogen invasion. However, pathogen colonies
on the mucosa can invade the mucosa when the immunosurveillance is compromised …

Background The co-existence of Candida albicans with the bacteria in the host tissues and
organs displays interactions at competitive, antagonistic, and synergistic levels. Several …

Biofilms are complex tri-dimensional structures that encase microbial cells in an extracellular
matrix comprising self-produced polymeric substances. The matrix rich in extracellular …

Background The gut microbiota plays an important role in human health, as it can affect host
immunity and susceptibility to infectious diseases. Invasive intestinal candidiasis is strongly …

Microbial adhesion to oral splints may lead to oral diseases such as candidiasis,
periodontitis or caries. The present in vitro study aimed to assess the effect of novel …