Hosting Infection : Experimental Models to Assay Candida Virulence
Author
Source
International Journal of Microbiology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Abstract EN
Although normally commensals in humans, Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis, Candida parapsilosis, Candida glabrata, and Candida krusei are capable of causing opportunistic infections in individuals with altered physiological and/or immunological responses.
These fungal species are linked with a variety of infections, including oral, vaginal, gastrointestinal, and systemic infections, with C.
albicans the major cause of infection.
To assess the ability of different Candida species and strains to cause infection and disease requires the use of experimental infection models.
This paper discusses the mucosal and systemic models of infection available to assay Candida virulence and gives examples of some of the knowledge that has been gained to date from these models.
American Psychological Association (APA)
MacCallum, Donna M.. 2011. Hosting Infection : Experimental Models to Assay Candida Virulence. International Journal of Microbiology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
MacCallum, Donna M.. Hosting Infection : Experimental Models to Assay Candida Virulence. International Journal of Microbiology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-466087
American Medical Association (AMA)
MacCallum, Donna M.. Hosting Infection : Experimental Models to Assay Candida Virulence. International Journal of Microbiology. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-466087
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-466087