The Role of the IL-12 Cytokine Family in Directing T-Cell Responses in Oral Candidosis
Candida albicans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen that normally exists as a harmless commensal in humans. In instances where host debilitation occurs, Candida can cause a range of clinical infections, and whilst these are primarily superficial, effecting mucosal membranes, systemic infections ca...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | Clinical and Developmental Immunology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/697340 |