Onchocerca volvulus is a nematode that is found in the tropics. The harmful parasite can cause river blindness in humans. What is Onchocerca volvulus? The term “Onchocerca” comes from Greek and translates as “tail” or “hook”. The Latin term “volvulus” means “to roll” or “to turn”. Onchocerca volvulus belongs to the filariae, which form a … Onchocerca Volvulus: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Candida dubliniensis is a yeast fungus and is often found in the oral cavity of HIV or AIDS patients. In addition, it often co-occurs with Candida albicans in candidiasis. The similarity between Candida dubliniensis and Candida albicans makes correct identification of the microorganism difficult. What is Candida dubliniensis? In 1995, scientists distinguished Candida dubliniensis from … Candida Dubliniensis: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
The Candida genus includes numerous yeasts that humans can use biotechnologically. For example, Candida famata belongs to the group of those fungi that, in addition to causing dangerous infections, can also be used to produce useful products such as riboflavin (vitamin B). Normally, however, it is a commensal, a companion of humans and other living … Candida Famata: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Candida glabrata is a yeast fungus belonging to the Candida genus. For a long time, Candida glabrata was not considered pathogenic; however, it is becoming apparent that the pathogen is causing an increasing number of opportunistic infections. What is Candida glabrata? Candida glabrata belongs to the Candida genus. Candida are yeast fungi that belong to … Candida Glabrata: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Candida guilliermondii are a species of unicellular yeast that live as saprophytes and are found worldwide as airborne microorganisms. Yeasts of this species colonize human skin as commensals but can become opportunistic pathogens in immunodeficiencies. They can cause mycoses of the skin, mucosa, and intestine, as well as Candida sepsis and consequent blood poisoning. What … Candida Guilliermondii: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Candida krusei is an intrinsically harmless yeast fungus that occurs in the bodies of humans, animals, and even on plants. Under special conditions favorable to it, it can multiply explosively and cause localized mycoses and, in extreme cases, even systemic mycoses, including blood poisoning. Candida krusei is becoming increasingly important in the health and care … Candida Krusei: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Candida lusitaniae are a species of the yeast Candida, which actually occurs as a commensal in the human body, but can also cause infections in immunodeficiency. Infections of the lungs in particular can develop into fungemia, a form of sepsis (blood poisoning). The opportunistic pathogenicity of the fungal species has been documented primarily in association … Candida Lusitaniae: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Candida parapsilosis is a yeast fungus with a diploid chromosome set that can infect human mucous membranes and cause fungal infection. The fungus has a nearly ubiquitous distribution and usually occurs in humans as a heterotrophic commensal that feeds on dead cellular debris without causing harm. Candida parapsilosis becomes pathogenic mainly in individuals with weakened … Candida Parapsilosis: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Candida stellatoidea is a type of yeast that lives as a saprophyte and is not an obligate pathogen. It is an opportunistic pathogen at best that can cause mucosal infections and sepsis (blood poisoning) in immunocompromised patients. Sepsis from the pathogen is equivalent to fungemia and is a life-threatening condition. What is Candida stellatoidea ? … Candida Stellatoidea: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Candida is a genus of yeast. The best known representative of this genus is the fungus Candida albicans. What is Candida? Candida are yeasts from the division of tubular fungi. Several species of the genus are potential pathogens for humans. They are also known as pathogenic Candida. These include Candida stellatoidea, Candida famata, Candida glabrata, … Candida: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Candida albicans is a yeast fungus from the Candida group and the most common causative agent of candidiasis. It can be detected in 75 percent of all people. What is Candida albicans? Candida albicans is probably the best known member of the facultative pathogenic fungi group. Candida is a polymorphic fungus. This means that it … Candida Albicans: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Pasteurella are parasitic pathogens of the Brucella family. Preferentially, the bacteria infect livestock but can be transmitted to humans. The rod-shaped bacterium Pasteurella pestis is considered the causative agent of bubonic and pneumonic plague. What are pasteurella? Parasites infest other living things and feed on the host organisms or use them for reproductive purposes. Most … Pasteurella: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
