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          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis in Women Who Have Sex With Women.
Bailey JV, Benato R, Owen C, Kavanagh J. 
Sex Transm Dis. 2008 Apr 10
 Abstract
 
Can intrauterine contraceptive devices be a Candida albicans reservoir?
Chassot F, Negri MF, Svidzinski AE, et al 
Contraception. 2008 May;77(5):355-9.
 Abstract
 
The yeast connection: is Candida linked to breastfeeding associated pain?
Andrews JI, Fleener DK, Messer SA,et al
Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Oct;197(4):424.e1-4.
 Abstract

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Comparison of pathogenicity of various Candida albicans and C. stellatoidea strains.
Okawa Y, Miyauchi M, Takahashi S, Kobayashi H.  
Biol Pharm Bull. 2007 Oct;30(10):1870-3.
 Paper
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Analysis of genital Candida albicans infection by rapid microsatellite markers genotyping.
Shi WM, Mei XY, Gao F, et al
Chin Med J (Engl). 2007 Jun 5;120(11):975-80
 Paper
 
Multicenter retrospective development and validation of a clinical prediction rule for
nosocomial invasive candidiasis in the intensive care setting.
Ostrosky-Zeichner L, Sable C, Sobel J, et al;
Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2007 Feb 27;
Abstract
 
Do panty liners promote vulvovaginal candidiasis or urinary tract infections? A review of
the scientific evidence.
Farage M, Bramante M, Otaka Y, Sobel J.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2007 Jan 2;
 Abstract
 
Candidemia in patients with ventricular assist devices.
Shoham S, Shaffer R, Sweet L, et al 
Clin Infect Dis. 2007 Jan 15;44(2):e9-12
 Abstract
 
The Emergence of Non-albicans Candida Species as Causes of Invasive Candidiasis
and Candidemia.Sobel JD.
Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2006 Nov;8(6):427-33.
 Abstract
 
Candida albicans protein kinase CK2 governs virulence during oropharyngeal candidiasis.
Chiang LY, Sheppard DC, Bruno VM, et al  
Cell Microbiol. 2006 Aug 24;
 Abstract
 
Species Distribution and Antifungal Susceptibility Profile of Oral Candida Isolates from
HIV-infected Patients in the Antiretroviral Therapy Era.
Costa CR, de Lemos JA, Passos XS, et al 
Mycopathologia. 2006 Jul;162(1):45-50.
Abstract

Candida colonization of the vagina in elderly residents of a long-term-care hospital.
Dan M, Segal R, Marder V, Leibovitz A. 
Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2006 Jun;25(6):394-6.
 Abstract

Esophageal candidiasis as a side effect of inhaled fluticasone propionate dry powder:
recovery by switching over to hydrofluoroalkane-134a beclomethasone dipropionate (HFA-BDP).
Kobayashi Y, Yasuba H, Kudou M, et al   
Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2006 May;44(5):193-7
 Abstract
 
Getting in touch with Candida albicans: the cell wall of a fungal pathogen.
Sohn K, Schwenk J, Urban C, Lechner J, et al  
Curr Drug Targets. 2006 Apr;7(4):505-12.
Abstract
 
Study on classification and treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis.
Fan SR, Liu XP, Li JW, Xu AP, Liu M.
Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi. 2005 Aug;40(8):532-5
 Abstract
 
A retrospective Evaluation of fluconazole for the treatment of Candida glabrata
fungemia.
Wilson AG, Micek ST, Ritchie DJ.
Clin Ther. 2005 Aug;27(8):1228-37.
 Abstract
 
Association between atopy and recurrent vaginal candidiasis.
Neves NA, Carvalho LP, De Oliveira MA, Giraldo PC, et al
Clin Exp Immunol. 2005 Oct;142(1):167-71.
 Abstract
 
Predictive value of oral candidiasis as a marker of progression to AIDS.
Fernandez-Feijoo J, Diz-Dios P, et al
Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2005 Jan-Feb;10(1):32-40
 Abstract
 
The global epidemiology of invasive Candida infections-is the tide turning?
Hobson RP.
J Hosp Infect. 2003 Nov;55(3):159-68.
 Abstract
 
Hypoxia and extraintestinal dissemination of Candida albicans yeast forms.
Kim AS, Garni RM, Henry-Stanley MJ, 
Shock 2003 Mar;19(3):257-62
 Abstract

Point prevalence, microbiology and fluconazole susceptibility patterns of yeast isolates
colonizing the oral cavities of HIV-infected patients in the era of highly active antiretroviral
therapy.
Barchiesi F, Maracci M, Radi B, et al.
J Antimicrob Chemother 2002 Dec;50(6):999-1002
 Abstract

Candida albicans sternal wound infections: a chronic and recurrent complication of
median sternotomy.
Malani PN, McNeil SA, Bradley SF, Kauffman CA.
Clin Infect Dis 2002 Dec 1;35(11):1316-20
 Abstract

Nonspecific secretory immunity in HIV-infected patients with oral candidiasis.
Bard E, Laibe S, Clair S, Biichle S, et al.  
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2002 Nov 1;31(3):276-84
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Transmission of an azole-resistant isogenic strain of Candida albicans among human
immunodeficiency virus-infected family members with oropharyngeal candidiasis.
Muller FM, Kasai M, Francesconi A, et. al.
J Clin Microbiol 1999 Oct;37(10):3405-8
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         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Anti – phosphomannoprotein antibodies of Candida albicans in oral candidiasis
patients.
P Kammarnjassadakul, P Bhattarakosol, P Phanuphak, A Chindamporn
(15IAC)
 Abstract
Case Studies/Literature Reviews
 

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Brain stem candidiasis mimicking cerebellopontine angle tumor.
Hong XY, Chou YC, Lazareff JA.
Surg Neurol. 2008 Feb 28
Abstract
 
Endogenous Candida endophthalmitis in drug misusers injecting intravenous buprenorphine i
Hirsbein D, Attal P, Gueudry J, et al
J Fr Ophtalmol. 2008 Feb;31(2):180-3.
Abstract
 
A case of disseminated candidiasis as an initial presentation of AIDS
Yanagisawa N, Suganuma A, Takeshita N, et al
Kansenshogaku Zasshi. 2007 Jul;81(4):459-62
 Abstract
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FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Dengue hemorrhagic shock and disseminated candidiasis.
Suzuki S, Kitazawa T, Ota Y, et al  
Intern Med. 2007;46(13):1043-6.
 Paper
 
Intracranial aneurysm associated with chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis.
Marazzi MG, Bondi E, Giannattasio A, et al 
Eur J Pediatr. 2007 Apr 19;
 Abstract
 
Candida albicans endophthalmitis after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in a patient
with liver cirrhosis.
Toshikuni N, Ujike K, Yanagawa T, et al  
Intern Med. 2006;45(22):1327-32.
 Abstract
 
Candida albicans induced spondylodiscitis of the cervical spine of a polytraumatized patient.
Voigt C, Lill H.
Unfallchirurg. 2006 Sep 13;
 Abstract
 
A case of psoas abscess caused by Candida albicans
Fukuhara S, Nishimura K, Yoshimura K, et al 
Hinyokika Kiyo 2003 Mar;49(3):141-3
 Abstract
 
Hypoxia and extraintestinal dissemination of Candida albicans yeast
forms.
Kim AS, Garni RM, Henry-Stanley MJ,  
Shock 2003 Mar;19(3):257-62
 Abstract

Dual Candida albicans and Cryptococcus neoformans fungaemia in an AIDS presenter:
a unique disease association in the highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) era.
Manfredi R, Calza L, Chiodo F.
J Med Microbiol 2002 Dec;51(12):1135-1137
 Abstract

  
Pathogenesis
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Immunopathogenesis of oropharyngeal candidiasis in human immunodeficiency virus
infection.
de Repentigny L, Lewandowski D, Jolicoeur P.
Clin Microbiol Rev. 2004 Oct;17(4):729-59. Links
Abstract

Molecular epidemiology of Candida albicans strains isolated from the oropharynx of
HIV-positive patients at successive clinic visits.
Lasker BA, Elie CM, Lott T
Med Mycol 2001 Aug;39(4):341-52
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Transmission of an azole-resistant isogenic strain of Candida albicans among human
immunodeficiency virus-infected family members with oropharyngeal candidiasis.
Muller FM, Kasai M, Francesconi A, et. al.
J Clin Microbiol 1999 Oct;37(10):3405-8
 Paper

  
Resistance
 

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Persistence of oropharyngeal Candida albicans strains with reduced susceptibilities
to fluconazole among human immunodeficiency virus-seropositive children and adults
in a long-term care facility.
Makarova NU, Pokrowsky VV, Kravchenko AV, et  al. 
J Clin Microbiol 2003 May;41(5):1833-7
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Emergence of resistance of Candida albicans to clotrimazole in human immunodeficiency
virus-infected children: in vitro and clinical correlations.
Pelletier R, Peter J, Antin C, et al.
 J Clin Microbiol 2000 Apr;38(4):1563-8
 Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Transmission of an azole-resistant isogenic strain of Candida albicans among human
immunodeficiency virus-infected family members with oropharyngeal candidiasis.
Muller FM, Kasai M, Francesconi A, et. al.
J Clin Microbiol 1999 Oct;37(10):3405-8
 Paper

  
Prevention
 

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Probiotics for prevention of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis: a review
Falagas ME, Betsi GI, Athanasiou S.  
J Antimicrob Chemother. 2006 Aug;58(2):266-72
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Guidelines for Preventing Opportunistic Infections Among HIV-Infected Persons --  
2002:  Recommendations of the U.S. Public Health Service and the Infectious Diseases
Society of America
 MMWR June 14, 2002 / Vol. 51 / No. RR--8   
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Diagnosis/Diagnostics
       

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Use of recombinant antigens for the diagnosis of invasive candidiasis.
Laín A, Elguezabal N, Amutio E, et al
Clin Dev Immunol. 2008;2008:721950.
 Abstract
 
A prospective clinical trial of a real-time polymerase chain reaction assay for the
diagnosis of candidemia in nonneutropenic, critically ill adults.
McMullan R, Metwally L, Coyle PV, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2008 Mar 15;46(6):890-6
 Abstract

Rapid identification of Candida species in oral rinse solutions by PCR.
Liguori G, Lucariello A, Colella G, et al  
J Clin Pathol. 2007 Sep;60(9):1035-9.
Abstract

The Pan-AC assay: a single-reaction real-time PCR test for quantitative detection of a
broad range of Aspergillus and Candida species.
Basková L, Landlinger C, Preuner S, Lion T. 
J Med Microbiol. 2007 Sep;56(Pt 9):1167-73
 Abstract
 
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 Diagnosis of invasive candidiasis by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay using
the N-terminal fragment of Candida albicans hyphal wall protein 1.
Lain A, Elguezabal N, Brena S, et al
BMC Microbiol. 2007 Apr 21;7(1):35
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Rapid simultaneous detection and identification of six species Candida using polymerase
chain reaction and reverse line hybridization assay.
Xiang H, Xiong L, Liu X, Tu Z. 
Microbiol Methods. 2007 Feb 2;
 Abstract
 
Evaluation of the Candida Enolasa ELISA IgG(R) test for the serodiagnosis of invasive
candidiasis.
Lain A, Moragues MD, Garcia Ruiz JC, et a
Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2007 Jan 17;
Abstract
 
Quantitative evaluation of tissue invasion by wild type, hyphal and SAP mutants of Candida
albicans, and non-albicans Candida species in reconstituted human oral epithelium.
Jayatilake JA, Samaranayake YH, Cheung LK, Samaranayake LP.
J Oral Pathol Med. 2006 Sep;35(8):484-91.
 Abstract
 
Experimental chairside test for the rapid diagnosis of oropharyngeal candidiasis.
Heaton ML, Al-Hashimi I, Plemons J, Rees T.  
Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2006 Jun;27(6):364-70.
 Abstract
 
Biological diagnosis of systemic candidiasis: difficulties and future prospects.
Anane S, Khalfallah F.
 Pathol Biol (Paris). 2006 May 11;
Abstract
 
Simultaneous detection and identification of Candida, Aspergillus, and Cryptococcus
species by reverse line blot hybridization.
Playford EG, Kong F, Sun Y, Wang H, et al   
 J Clin Microbiol. 2006 Mar;44(3):876-80.
 Abstract
 
Diagnosis of Candida lung abscesses by 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission
tomography.
Bleeker-Rovers CP, Warris A, et al 
Clin Microbiol Infect. 2005 Jun;11(6):493-5
 Abstract
 
Rapid identification of Candida species by FT-IR microspectroscopy.
Essendoubi M, Toubas D, Bouzaggou M, et al
Biochim Biophys Acta. 2005 Jun 9;
Abstract
 
Monochrome LightCycler PCR assay for detection and quantification of five common
species of Candida and Aspergillus.
Bu R, Sathiapalan RK, Ibrahim MM, Al-Mohsen 
J Med Microbiol. 2005 Mar;54(Pt 3):243-8.
 Abstract
 
Evaluation of a Rapid Immunochromatographic Assay for Identification of Candida
albicans and Candida dubliniensis.
Marot-Leblond A, Grimaud L, David S, et al 
J Clin Microbiol. 2004 Nov;42(11):4956-4960.
 Abstract
 
Routine Use of a Commercial Test, GLABRATA RTT, for Rapid Identification of
Candida glabrata in Six Laboratories.
Freydiere AM, Perry JD, Faure O, et al
J Clin Microbiol. 2004 Oct;42(10):4870-4872
 Abstract
 
Detection of Candida in concentrated oral rinse cultures by real-time PCR.
White PL, Williams DW, Kuriyama T, et al
J Clin Microbiol. 2004 May;42(5):2101-7.
 Abstract
 
Monitoring of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV)-specific CD4(+) T cell frequency
by cytokine flow cytometry as a possible indicator for discontinuation of HCMV
secondary prophylaxis in
HAART-treated AIDS patients.
Lilleri D, Piccinini G, Genini E, Comolli  
J Clin Virol. 2004 Apr;29(4):297-307.
 Abstract
 
RT-PCR detection of Candida albicans ALS gene expression in the reconstituted human
epithelium (RHE) model of oral candidiasis and in model biofilms.
Green CB, Cheng G, Chandra J,et al  
Microbiology. 2004 Feb;150(Pt 2):267-7
 Abstract
 
Evaluation of a new commercial test (Candida albicans IFA IgG) for the serodiagnosis of i
nvasive candidiasis
Moragues MD, Ortiz N, Iruretagoyena JR, et al
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2004 Feb;22(2):83-88.
 Abstract
 
Early diagnosis of candidiasis in non-neutropenic critically ill patients.
Ibanez-Nolla J, Nolla-Salas M, Leon MA,et al 
J Infect. 2004 Feb; 48(2): 181-192
 Abstract
 
Real-time automated polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to detect Candida albicans and
Aspergillus fumigatus DNA in whole blood from high-risk patients.
Pryce TM, Kay ID, Palladino S, Heath CH.  
Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2003 Nov; 47(3): 487-96
 Abstract
 
Development and evaluation of the nuclisens basic kit NASBA for the detection of RNA f
rom Candida species frequently resistant to antifungal drugs.
Loeffler J, Dorn C, Hebart H, et al.
Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis 2003 Mar;45(3):217-20
 Abstract
 
Detection of seven Candida species using the Light-Cycler system.
White PL, Shetty A, Barnes RA.
J Med Microbiol 2003 Mar;52(Pt 3):229-38
 Abstract

Detection of circulating Candida albicans mannan and antimannan antibodies: useful for
diagnosis of deep seated candidiasis
 Eloy O, Tabella C, Harzic M, et al.
Ann Biol Clin (Paris) 2002 Nov;60(6):711-714
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         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Evaluation of Diagnostic markers genital warts, human papillomavirus, Vulvovaginal
candidiasis, in HIV-positive and HIV-negative women
SR Tamma
(15IAC)
 Abstract
Treatment/Prevention Guidelines
       

Australia

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Guidelines for the use of antifungal agents in the treatment of invasive Candida and
mould infections.
Slavin MA, Szer J, Grigg AP, et al
Intern Med J. 2004 Apr;34(4):192-200.
 Abstract

United States  

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Treating Opportunistic Infections Among HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents:
Recommendations from CDC, the National Institutes of Health, and the HIV
Medicine Association/Infectious Diseases Society of America
MMWR Dec 17, 2004 / Vol. 53 / No. RR--1
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