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Virulence Factors of Candida albicans

Candida albicans has many virulence factors like adhering to cells and forming biofilms. They can also create hydrolases such as proteases, which allow them to spread more quickly.

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Updated 2024-09-23

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Iman YeckehZaare
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
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University of Wisconsin - Madison
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  • OpenStax Microbiology Textbook

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Microbiology @ OpenStax

Ch.23 Urogenital System Infections - Microbiology @ OpenStax

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  • Which of the following best describes the action of proteases?

  • Which of the following processes is directly facilitated by proteases?

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  • Which of the following are considered virulence factors of Candida albicans?

  • How do biofilms contribute to the virulence of Candida albicans?

  • Which enzyme produced by Candida albicans aids in its ability to invade host tissues?

  • Which of the following mechanisms allow Candida albicans to spread more quickly within a host?

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