Millions of women worldwide suffer from vaginal yeast infections. These infections are most commonly caused by the fungus ...

The yeast fungus Candida albicans not only uses the toxin candidalysin to cause infections, but also to colonize the oral mucosa inconspicuously—but only in finely balanced amounts. Too little toxin ...

Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD Key Takeaways A man can pass a yeast infection to a woman during vaginal sex.Candida is a naturally occurring fungus that can overgrow and cause a yeast ...

Albumin triggers fungal virulence: Candida albicans forms denser biofilms in the presence of human albumin (right) compared to its absence (left), revealing a hidden pathogenicity pathway. Candida ...

Candida albicans is a ubiquitous fungal commensal that can transition to an opportunistic pathogen when host defences are impaired. Recognition of C. albicans by epithelial cells and innate immune ...

A new study has uncovered how a surprising player in the immune system, eosinophils, best known for their role in allergies and asthma, also helps protect the body against Candida albicans, one of the ...

Candida albicans is a commensal fungus that inhabits the human mucosa but can shift to a pathogenic state under immune compromise or barrier disruption. This transition involves a morphological switch ...

You might call Candida albicans a shape-shifter: As this fungus grows, it can multiply as single, oval-shaped cells called yeast or propagate in an elongated form called hypha, consisting of ...

Fungi are an indispensable part of your microbiome, keeping the body’s host of microorganisms healthy as part of a system of checks and balances. But when you’re hit by an infection, fungi can be ...

A yeast or fungal infection can cause pain, itching, and discharge in the genital area. Home remedies, like natural yogurt and probiotic supplements, may help manage symptoms. However, ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — You might call Candida albicans a shape-shifter: As this fungus grows, it can multiply as single, oval-shaped cells called yeast or propagate in an elongated form called hypha, ...