Candida

albicans Candida albicans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen, which is a major cause of infection in humans. It is part of the normal flora of the skin, intestinal tract and genital tract. If the balance of the normal flora is disturbed, Candida albicans can become pathogenic and cause various illnesses, such as thrush, vaginitis, sepsis and systemic candidiasis. Effective diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Candida albicans infections are important for protecting public health. Antifungal drugs, immunotherapies and bacteriophages are all used to treat infections caused by Candida albicans. Improved hygiene, proper sanitation and increasingly effective treatments have greatly reduced the number of infections caused by this pathogen.