Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Mucosal candidiasis.

Jose A Vazquez1, Jack D Sobel

  • 1Division of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, 3990 John R, 4 Brush Center, Detroit, MI 48201, USA.

Infectious Disease Clinics of North America
|January 7, 2003
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Phenotypic and genotypic analysis of <i>Candida albicans</i> vaginal isolates reveals that <i>ECE1</i> expression underpins pathogenicity.

Infection and immunity·2026
Same author

Light-Enhanced Electrochemical Performance of Fish Waste-Derived Carbon-TiO<sub>2</sub> Composites for Sustainable Energy Storage Systems.

Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

The Upcoming Antifungal Drugs in Clinical Development for the Treatment of Invasive Candidiasis.

Infection and drug resistance·2026
Same author

Sexual transmission of vaginal pathogens and male partner treatment: is it time to consider vulvovaginal candidiasis?

Sexually transmitted infections·2026
Same author

State-of-the-Art Review: Managing Vulvovaginal Candidiasis.

Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America·2026
Same author

Partner treatment in women with bacterial vaginosis: an update to the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) recommendations.

Sexually transmitted infections·2026
Same journal

Prevention and Control of Clostridioides difficile Infection for the Infectious Diseases Clinician.

Infectious disease clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Infection Control Strategies to Prevent Emergence and Transmission of Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria.

Infectious disease clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Preventing the Spread of Tuberculosis in Health Care Settings.

Infectious disease clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Threats to Success: Principles of Infection Prevention and Control in Health Care Settings, Part 2: Device and Pathogen Management.

Infectious disease clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Ventilator-Associated Events: Surveillance and Prevention.

Infectious disease clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Nosocomial Fungal Infections: Epidemiology, Control Strategies, and Prevention of Candida and Other Yeasts.

Infectious disease clinics of North America·2026
See all related articles

This review covers various forms of candidiasis, including gastrointestinal, esophageal, mucocutaneous, urinary tract, and vulvovaginal infections. It details their pathogenesis, host defenses, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for better understanding and management.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Candidiasis encompasses a range of infections caused by Candida species.
  • These infections affect various sites including the gastrointestinal tract, esophagus, skin, urinary tract, and vagina.
  • Understanding the ecology and epidemiology is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of candidiasis.
  • To discuss the pathogenesis and host immune responses.
  • To detail clinical presentations, diagnostic methods, and therapeutic strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on candidiasis.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data and ecological factors.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Compilation of information on clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment.

    • Main Results:

    • Detailed examination of gastrointestinal, esophageal, chronic mucocutaneous, urinary tract, and vulvovaginal candidiasis.
    • Elucidation of Candida pathogenesis and host defense mechanisms.
    • Summary of current diagnostic approaches and treatment modalities.

    Conclusions:

    • Candidiasis presents diverse clinical forms requiring tailored management.
    • Effective treatment relies on accurate diagnosis and understanding of host-pathogen interactions.
    • Further research into pathogenesis and novel therapies is warranted.