Candida albicans is a commensal yeast fungus of the human oral, gastrointestinal, and
genital mucosal surfaces, and skin. Antibiotic-induced dysbiosis, iatrogenic …

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 is among the most prevalent fungal species of the human microbiota and
asymptomatically colonizes healthy individuals. However, it is also an opportunistic …

Oral mucosal disease (OMD), which is also called soft tissue oral disease, is described as a
series of disorders or conditions affecting the mucosa and soft tissue in the oral cavity. Its …

Highlights•Candidalysin is the first peptide toxin identified in any human fungal pathogen.•
Candidalysin is critical for Candida albicans mucosal and systemic infections.•Candidalysin …

Oral candidosis is the most common fungal infection that frequently occurs in patients
debilitated by other diseases or conditions. No candidosis happens without a cause; hence …

The fungal microbiota (mycobiota) is an integral part of the microbial community colonizing
the body surfaces and is involved in many key aspects of human physiology, while an …

Oral epithelial cells discriminate between pathogenic and non-pathogenic stimuli, and only
induce an inflammatory response when they are exposed to high levels of a potentially …

Oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC; thrush) is an opportunistic infection caused by the
commensal fungus Candida albicans. Interleukin-17 (IL-17) and IL-22 are cytokines …

Fungal infections are a global threat; yet, there are no licensed vaccines to any fungal
pathogens. Th17 cells mediate immunity to Candida albicans, particularly oropharyngeal …