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Candidiasis and Candidemia

Candidiasis and Candidemia Systemic distribution of the ubiquitous enteric fungus, Candida albicans (C Alb) may require less opportunism than had previously been considered. High enteric levels of C Alb have demonstrated the ability to spill-over in significant numbers into the host's peripheral circulation. It has also been established that C Alb can shed its characteristic cell wall and vary its cell-surface immunogens. Such abilities may enable this microbe to camouflage its identity from the host's immunity and permit proliferation into the systemic circulation as non-transients. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Advancement in Medicine Springer Journals

Candidiasis and Candidemia

Hoekstra, Philip
Journal of Advancement in Medicine , Volume 12 (2) – Sep 30, 2004
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Springer Journals
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Copyright © 1999 by Human Sciences Press, Inc.
Subject
Medicine & Public Health; Public Health
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0894-5888
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1573-9767
DOI
10.1023/B:JAME.0000008704.86264.84
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Abstract

Systemic distribution of the ubiquitous enteric fungus, Candida albicans (C Alb) may require less opportunism than had previously been considered. High enteric levels of C Alb have demonstrated the ability to spill-over in significant numbers into the host's peripheral circulation. It has also been established that C Alb can shed its characteristic cell wall and vary its cell-surface immunogens. Such abilities may enable this microbe to camouflage its identity from the host's immunity and permit proliferation into the systemic circulation as non-transients.

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Published: Sep 30, 2004

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