Interaction of Candida Species with the Skin
The human skin is commonly colonized by diverse fungal species. Some Candida species, especially C. albicans, do not only reside on the skin surface as commensals, but also cause infections by growing into the colonized tissue. However, defense mechanisms at the skin barrier level are very efficient...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-06-01
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| Series: | Microorganisms |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/5/2/32 |