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Special Issue: Candida and Candidiasis
1Departments of Medicine and Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706, USA. jenett@medicine.wisc.edu.
Abstract:
This special issue highlights emerging topics related to Candida, the most prevalent fungal pathogen in the hospital setting. The advantages and limitations of new, non-culture based diagnostic techniques are discussed. The issue reviews mammalian and non-mammalian infection models. The manuscripts present updates on several molecular mechanisms of pathogenicity, including filamentation, biofilm formation, and phospholipid production.
Insights
This special issue covers new diagnostic tools and infection models for Candida, a common hospital fungus. It explores molecular mechanisms behind Candida pathogenicity, aiding in understanding and combating fungal infections.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
- Molecular Biology
Background:
- Candida species are the most common fungal pathogens in hospital settings.
- Effective diagnostics and understanding pathogenicity are crucial for managing Candida infections.
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