The role of virulence factors in Candida albicans pathogenicity
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 fndings
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.
Author: Tri Wibawa
Journal Code: jpkedokterangg160182
