The Fungal Cell Wall: Candida, Cryptococcus, and Aspergillus Species
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2020 The fungal cell wall is located outside the plasma membrane and is the cell compartment that mediates all the relationships of the cell with the environment. It protects the contents of the cell, gives rigidity and defines the cellular structure.
R. Garcia-Rubio +3 more
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On Commensalism of Candida [PDF]
Journal of Fungi, 2020 Candida species are both opportunistic fungal pathogens and common members of the human mycobiome. Over the years, the main focus of the fungal field has been on understanding the pathogenic potential and disease manifestation of these organisms. Therefore, understanding of their commensal lifestyle, interactions with host epithelial barriers, and ...
Jesus A. Romo, Carol A. Kumamoto
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Oral microbiota carriage in patients with multibracket appliance in relation to the quality of oral hygiene [PDF]
, 2016 Background: The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of oral microbiota (Candida species (spp.), Streptococcus mutans, and Lactobacilli) in patients with multibracket (MB) appliances in relation to the quality of oral hygiene.
Eichenauer, Johanna +3 more
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Interkingdom interactions on the denture surface: implications for oral hygiene [PDF]
, 2019 Background: Evidence to support the role of Candida species in oral disease is limited. Often considered a commensal, this opportunistic yeast has been shown to play a role in denture related disease, though whether it is an active participant or ...
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Intensive care unit-related fluconazole use in Spain and Germany: patient characteristics and outcomes of a prospective multicenter longitudinal observational study [PDF]
, 2013 Background: Candida spp. are a frequent cause of nosocomial bloodstream infections worldwide. Objective: To evaluate the use patterns and outcomes associated with intravenous (IV) fluconazole therapy in intensive care units in Spain and Germany ...
Ballus, Jose +7 more
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Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 2019 Background The emergence of antifungal resistance threatens effective treatment of invasive fungal infection (IFI). Invasive candidiasis is the most common health care–associated IFI. We evaluated the activity of fluconazole (FLU) against 20 788 invasive
M. Pfaller +4 more
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The regulation of hyphae growth in Candida albicans
Virulence, 2020 In the last decades, Candida albicans has served as the leading causal agent of life-threatening invasive infections with mortality rates approaching 40% despite treatment. Candida albicans (C.
Hui Chen +3 more
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Identification of yeasts present in artisanal yoghurt and traditionally fermented milks consumed in the northern part of Cameroon [PDF]
, 2019 Bacteria generally ferment milk but, sometimes, yeasts are found in fermented milks. The presence of these yeasts in the microbial community of some fermented milks could be intentional or accidental.
Maïworé, Justine +3 more
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Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2022 Introduction: Multi-organ dysfunction caused by thromboembolic complications may complicate the course of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Most patients require anticoagulant therapy which predisposes them to the development of hemorrhagic syndrome.
Tatjana Adzic-Vukicevic +7 more
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Degradation of human kininogens with the release of kinin peptides by extracellular proteinases of Candida spp. [PDF]
, 2010 The secretion of proteolytic enzymes by pathogenic microorganisms is one of the most successful strategies used by pathogens to colonize and infect the host organism.
Ben Nasr A. +16 more
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