The role of virulence factors inCandida albicanspathogenicity
https://doi.org/10.19106/JMedSci004801201606
Tri Wibawa
(1*)
(1) Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
(*) Corresponding Author
Abstract
Candida albicans is a classical example of causative agent for opportunistic fungal infection. Normally, it colonizes skin, gastrointestinal tract, genital, and mucosal membranes, but in certain condition it may responsible for diseases. This phenomenon was mainly associated with immunological status of the host. However, there were findings that showed the possibility of putative virulence factors work on the transition of commensally to pathogenic role of the yeast. In this review, some virulence factors were discussed. Indeed, there were factors that may be considered as putative virulence factors of C. albicans.
Keywords
Candida albicans – opportunistic infection – fungal – pathogenicity - virulence
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.19106/JMedSci004801201606
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