Candida albicans Hyphae: From Growth Initiation to Invasion
Candida albicans is a commensal resident of the human gastrointestinal and genital tracts. Under conditions such as dysbiosis, host immune perturbances, or the presence of catheters/implanted medical devices, the fungus may cause debilitating mucosal or fatal systemic infections. The ability of C. a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Fungi |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/4/1/10 |