Special Issue: Candida and Candidiasis

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.

Keywords

• Candida
• candidiasis
• virulence
• biofilm
• diagnosis
• hyphae
• phospholipid