Comparative Microscopy of Candida Species: Introduction, Table, and Keynotes
Introduction The genus Candida comprises a diverse group of opportunistic yeasts frequently isolated from human clinical specimens. Among them, Candida albicans remains the most common cause of infections; however, non-albicans Candida species, such as C. tropicalis, C. glabrata, and C. krusei, are increasingly recognized as important pathogens in immunocompromised patients, …