The Interplay between <i>Candida albicans,</i> Vaginal Mucosa, Host Immunity and Resident Microbiota in Health and Disease: An Overview and Future Perspectives

The Interplay between <i>Candida albicans,</i> Vaginal Mucosa, Host Immunity and Resident Microbiota in Health and Disease: An Overview and Future Perspectives

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), which is primarily caused by <i>Candida albicans</i>, is an infection that affects up to 75% of all reproductive-age women worldwide. Recurrent VVC (RVVC) is defined as >3 episodes per year and affects nearly 8% of women globally. At mucosal sites of th...

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Main Authors: Roberta Gaziano, Samuele Sabbatini, Claudia Monari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
vulvovaginal candidiasis
<i>C. albicans</i>
vaginal microbiota
host’s immune response
vaginal inflammation
<i>Candida</i> virulence factors
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/5/1211

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