Interleukin 17-Mediated Host Defense against Candida albicans

Candida albicans is part of the normal microbiota in most healthy individuals. However, it can cause opportunistic infections if host defenses are breached, with symptoms ranging from superficial lesions to severe systemic disease. The study of rare congenital defects in patients with chronic mucocu...

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Main Authors: Florian Sparber, Salomé LeibundGut-Landmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-08-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/4/3/606