Advances in Candida albicans

Candida albicans, a fungal pathobiont, is the major component of the microbiota communities in healthy adults. It resides in the host's gastrointestinal tract and mouth and can become pathogenic via overgrowth under a variety of conditions. This book reviews recent knowledge and the latest rese...

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Main Author: Wang, Xinhui
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: IntechOpen 2021
Series:Infectious Diseases
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