Candida albicans is a fungus that occurs naturally in the digestive tract of most people. However, the fungus is not always harmless. It can cause mild to severe infections throughout the body. A ...

A yeast that could be used to prevent invasive candidiasis – a major cause of death in hospitalized and immunocompromised ...

Women on TikTok are going on the candida diet to improve gut health and tackle thrush: three nutritionists explain how it works.

Candida auris (C. auris) is a yeast, a type of fungus, which can cause infections in humans. It is related to the very common Candida albicans, which causes thrush. It was first discovered in the ...

Dr Mukudi describes candidiasis as a fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of the Candida albicans yeast species. While commonly affecting the vagina and vulva, it can manifest in various body ...

We use our lips to talk, eat, drink, and breathe; they signal our emotions, health, and aesthetic beauty. It takes a complex ...

The molecular basis for the temperature dependence of the morphological switch from yeast to filamentous growth in Candida albicans is a long-standing puzzle. The answer lies in the molecular ...

Oral thrush is a yeast infection occurring in the mouth and throat as a result of an excess of Candida albicans, a typical yeast found in the oral cavity. This condition can lead to the formation ...

This is a cluster of Candida albicans fungus in blue (1) and Streptococcus mutans bacteria in green (2) from a sample of human saliva. You can also see bacteria-derived extracellular polymers known as ...

One of the greatest threats to hospitalized patients is the acquisition of healthcare-associated infections. The risks of morbidity and mortality increase significantly in affected patients for two ...

A 2023 laboratory study found that mint essential oil prevented the growth of three species of fungus, including Candida albicans, the fungus that most commonly causes vaginal yeast infections.