Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Candida

albicans Candida albicans is a species of yeast that is a key part of the human microbiome. It is the most common cause of fungal infection in humans and can lead to a range of illnesses, from thrush and diaper rash to serious systemic infections. Despite being a natural part of the human body, high numbers of Cand…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 9 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 21× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2997-1977 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

albicans Candida albicans is a species of yeast that is a key part of the human microbiome. It is the most common cause of fungal infection in humans and can lead to a range of illnesses, from thrush and diaper rash to serious systemic infections. Despite being a natural part of the human body, high numbers of Candida albicans can contribute to the development of many diseases and can be an indicator of a weakened immune system. It is especially important for healthcare professionals to recognize and diagnose the presence of Candida albicans in order to prevent serious health complications.

Research published in this journal

9 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 9 articles above have been cited 21 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Candida, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Diseases (ISSN 2997-1977).

Journal editorial board
Madalena Barroso · Germany VASSILIKI PITIRIGA · Greece SANDRA GRUMELLI · Belgium

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