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Candida Interactions with the Oral Bacterial Microbiota.
Daniel Montelongo-Jauregui1, Jose L Lopez-Ribot2
1Department of Biology, South Texas Center for Emerging Infections Diseases, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78249, USA. daniel.montelongo@utsa.edu.
Journal of Fungi (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 8, 2018
Summary
Oral biofilms involve complex interactions between fungi and bacteria. This review details known relationships between Candida species and oral bacteria, impacting oral health.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Oral Biology
- Mycology
Background:
- The human oral cavity hosts diverse microorganisms, often forming organized biofilms.
- Oral biofilms are crucial for maintaining oral health and disease development.
- Interactions between different microbial kingdoms, especially fungi and bacteria, are increasingly recognized as vital.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review characterized interactions between Candida species and oral bacteria.
- To highlight the role of these interkingdom interactions in oral biofilms.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on Candida-bacteria interactions in the oral cavity.
- Analysis of reported synergistic and antagonistic relationships.
Main Results:
- Candida species, particularly Candida albicans, are significant members of oral biofilms.
- Candida albicans engages in various interactions with oral bacteria.
- These interactions can be either synergistic or antagonistic.
Conclusions:
- Interactions between Candida spp. and oral bacteria are critical components of oral biofilm dynamics.
- Understanding these relationships is essential for comprehending oral health and disease.
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