The Dark Side of Fungi: Exploring Pathogenesis in Candida and Other Fungal Pathogens
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 August 2025 | Viewed by 117
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fungal infections; Candida species; diagnostic and prognostic techniques; molecular therapies; virulence factors; antifungal resistance; fungi-host interaction; host immune response; epidemiology; genomics; proteomics; transcriptomics; bioinformatics
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Interests: HIV; candida adherence; kissing bug behavior; chagas
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Interests: antifungal susceptibility testing and development of ECVs for fungal species; antifungal resistance; medical mycology; epidemiology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to illuminate the complex mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of fungi. Fungal infections, particularly those caused by Candida species and other pathogenic fungi, pose significant challenges in clinical settings, often leading to high morbidity and mortality rates. As the incidence of fungal infections rises, understanding the molecular, cellular, and environmental factors that contribute to fungal virulence and pathogenicity is more critical than ever. This Special Issue seeks to gather cutting-edge research that explores diverse aspects of fungal pathogenesis, including host–pathogen interactions, virulence factors, immune evasion strategies, antifungal resistance, and the role of the microbiome in modulating fungal infections. Authors are invited to submit original research articles, reviews, and case studies that address the challenges posed by these opportunistic pathogens in clinical settings. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among microbiologists, immunologists, and clinicians, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge regarding fungal pathogenesis, inspiring new therapeutic strategies and preventive measures to combat the growing threat of fungal infections, thereby advancing the field and improving patient outcomes. Ultimately, it aspires to raise awareness about the global burden of fungal diseases and the necessity for comprehensive strategies to prevent, diagnose, and treat fungal infections effectively.
Dr. Bruna Gonçalves
Prof. Dr. Stephen A. Klotz
Dr. Ana V. Espinel-Ingroff
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fungal pathogenesis
- Candida species
- virulence factors
- fungi–host interaction
- immune evasion
- antifungal resistance
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