Influence of delivery and feeding mode in oral fungi colonization – a systematic review
January 7, 2020
A systematic review of oral fungal colonization in infants found that while breastfeeding did not significantly affect the oral mycobiome, vaginal delivery was associated with higher oral yeast colonization, particularly of Candida albicans.
The role of Lactobacillus species in the control of Candida via biotrophic interactions
November 25, 2019
Microbial communities, including Candida and Lactobacillus species, play a crucial role in human health, particularly in the context of mucosal infections, but our understanding of their interactions and effects is still incomplete due to the variability of species and isolates as well as the complexity of the human host.
Microbial wars: competition in ecological niches and within the microbiome
May 7, 2018
In this Editorial Bauer et al. provide a brief overview on microbial competition and discuss some of its roles and consequences that directly affect humans.
Fungal infections in humans: the silent crisis
June 1, 2020
This article highlights the growing global threat of fungal infections - exacerbated by rising drug resistance and medical practices - and emphasizes the urgent need for intensified research to develop more effective antifungal strategies.