New Applications of Photodynamic Therapy in the Management of Candidiasis.

The most important aetiological agent of opportunistic mycoses worldwide is spp. These yeasts can cause severe infections in the host, which may be fatal. Isolates of occur with greater frequency and variable resistance patterns.

Pathogenesis and Clinical Relevance of Biofilms in Vulvovaginal Candidiasis.

The ability of spp. to form biofilms is crucial for its pathogenicity, and thus, it should be considered an important virulence factor in vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) and recurrent VVC (RVVC). Its ability to generate biofilms is multifactorial and is generally believed to depend on the site of infection, species and strain involved, and the microenvironment in which the infection develops.

Biomarkers of Inflammation in Obesity-Psoriatic Patients.

Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory multisystemic disease with a complex pathogenesis consisting of genetic, immunological, and environmental components. It is associated with a number of comorbidities, including diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and myocardial infarction. In addition, the severity of psoriasis seems to be related to the severity of obesity.

Biofilms and vulvovaginal candidiasis.

Candida species, including C. albicans, are part of the mucosal flora of most healthy women, and inhabit the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts. Under favourable conditions, they can colonize the vulvovaginal mucosa, giving rise to symptomatic vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC).