Candida albicans Pathogenicity and Epithelial Immunity

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Candida species are one of the most common fungal pathogens of humans and the causative agents of superficial and invasive candidiasis.The vast majority of Candida infections are mucosal, manifesting as vaginal or oral candidiasis, which together account for an estimated 40 million infections per year.High-level Candida colonisation is also associated with several gut diseases, including Crohn's disease and...

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