Candida albicans infection: Virulence factors and pathogenesis

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There are over 100 species in the genus Candida, however only few of them are harmful to humans. A widespread commensal fungus called Candida albicans colonizes the skin of healthy people, the gastrointestinal and vaginal tracts, and the oropharynx, especially in immunocompromised people. C. albicans is a normal component of the microbiota's flora in 50% of the population. Candida can present with a wide range of...

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• Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
• Fungal Infections and Studies
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33c61164-d913-5b7d-8876-7460353bf002

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10.33545/26649926.2024.v6.i2c.254