Publications by authors named "Catia Filipa Caetano"
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- The study investigates the role of the vaginal fungal community, known as mycobiota, in health, using advances in sequencing technologies to identify fungi associated with vulvovaginal infections.
- The primary focus was on the interaction between the opportunistic pathogenic fungus spp. and other yeast species, analyzing their growth, biofilm formation, and pathogenic potential in co-culture experiments.
- Results indicated a symbiotic relationship between spp. and spp., which enhanced growth and biofilm formation, while other yeast species displayed antagonistic interactions, potentially reducing pathogenicity and highlighting the complexity of vaginal mycobiome interactions.
is the leading cause of vulvovaginal yeast infections; however, other species are becoming relevant in this niche. The spatial distribution of these fungi in the female genital tract remains poorly understood. In this study, swab samples were collected from 33 patients, first from the anterior vulva and then from the upper third and right lateral wall of the vagina: 16 were with symptoms of vulvovaginal candidiasis and 17 were without characteristic symptoms; furthermore, the genus and species of each isolate were identified.
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- The microbiome is mainly composed of bacteria, but recent research shows that fungi significantly contribute to human health and the stability of the microbiota.
- While we are learning more about the role of commensal fungi in various body systems like the gut and skin, more research is still needed to fully understand their functions.
- Current studies primarily focus on fungal diseases, leaving the beneficial roles fungi play in the microbiota somewhat unexplored; this review summarizes what we know about yeasts that are part of the human body and the diseases they can cause when the microbiota is disrupted.