Genomic changes in the infectious yeast Candida tropicalis may play a role in its resistance to antifungals, according to a study published in PLOS Biology. The work, led by Guanghua Huang at Fudan ...
Candida tropicalis cells, once thought to be asexual, have been discovered as being capable of mating sexually. Scientists have hypothesised that the infectious fungus may have evolved the capacity to ...
Candida tropicalis is an important fungal pathogen in India and many parts of the world. Its infections are associated with a mortality rate of 55-60%. Anti-fungal drugs called azoles, such as ...
An expert urged people to wash fruit thoroughly before consuming it, after a recent study by the National Health Research Institutes (NHRI) found species of yeast that were resistant to the fungicide ...
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Results of a new study represent a step toward improving our understanding of Crohn's disease and the factors that cause its intestinal inflammation. Results of a new study by researchers at Case ...
Candida species constitute a major group of opportunistic fungal pathogens responsible for a spectrum of diseases ranging from superficial mucosal infections to life-threatening systemic candidiasis.
Bottom Line: A microscopic fungus called Candida tropicalis triggered gut inflammation and exacerbated symptoms of Crohn’s disease, in a recent study conducted at Case Western Reserve University ...