Candida albicans is a yeast that may be present in the digestive system and other body parts. Small amounts of Candida albicans are often harmless, but overgrowth may trigger an infection known as ...

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Key Takeaways Oral thrush is a yeast infection caused by a fungus called Candida (most commonly a type known as Candida albicans) that is primarily treated ...

Fungal pathogens that live harmlessly on and inside the human body are increasingly defeating the limited arsenal of antifungal drugs, while simultaneously dodging the immune system’s surveillance.

Anidulafungin, a new echinocandin, has potent activity against candida species. We compared anidulafungin with fluconazole in a randomized, double-blind, noninferiority trial of treatment for invasive ...