Candida albicans is an opportunistic pathogen, which has recently been included in the high-priority list of pathogenic fungi by the World Health Organization (WHO). The scarce arsenal available to ...

Biofilm formation is a critical event in the pathogenesis and virulence of fungal infections caused by Candida albicans, giving rise to about a 1000-fold increase in the resistance to antifungal ...

TECHNICAL REPORT. Differentiation of Candida dubliniensis from Candida albicans with the use of killer toxins. Avaliação das toxinas killer na diferenciação entre Candida albicans e Candida ...

A vaccine developed by University of Georgia researchers successfully protects against and treats vaginal yeast infections in ...

Fig. 1: agarose gels showing amplified DNA products generated using the CDU primer (A), B-14 primer (B) and the M2 primer (C), in RAPD analysis of Candida albicans and C. dubliniensis isolates.The ...

Can I make a yeast infection go away on its own? While some home remedies may help some yeast infection symptoms, it's best to see a doctor. You may need meds, or your yeast infection may be a ...

Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of the Candida albicans yeast species. [iStockphoto] When we hear the term ‘yeast infection,’ most people immediately think of the ...

This study shows that hyphae formation is critical for Candida albicans gut colonization in the presence of commensal bacteria owing to the production of a hyphal-associated factor. Andrea Du Toit ...

However, an overgrowth of Candida albicans yeast can lead to glossopyrosis, causing a burning sensation on the tongue. Other symptoms may include a tickling feeling at the roof of the mouth, ...

160 million years ago, this fungus pierced trees like a microscopic spear Date: June 8, 2025 ... Instead, their hyphae mechanically breach wood cell walls via the penetration pegs. " Dr.

Oral thrush, otherwise known as oral candidiasis, is a fungal infection in adults and children that is treated with antifungal drugs, most commonly in the form of lozenges and oral solutions that can ...