*Edited by Tulin Askun*

This book collates up-to-date information about *Candida* and candidiasis, covering the following topics: diversity and genetic structure of the genus *Candida*, invasion biology of candidiasis, pathogenicity, drug resistance, antifungal susceptibility, antifungal-resistant *Candida* strains, antifungal-resistant genes among resistant isolates, molecular mechanisms of antifungal resistance, diagnosis and targeted therapy of candidiasis, cytotoxicity, biofilms, *Candida albicans* and non-*C. albicans,*  Covid-19 patients and proteomics, pustules, systemic therapies, topical therapies, new effective compounds against *Candida* spp. cutaneous candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis, oesophageal candidiasis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, intestinal candidiasis, invasive candidiasis, molecular methods in the diagnosis of *Candida* strains, hostpathogen interactions, interactions between *Candida* and cancer, antifungal drug discovery, natural compounds effective against *Candida* strains, and novel active compounds for candidiasis treatment.

ISBN 978-1-80356-869-0

*Candida*

and Candidiasis

Published in London, UK © 2023 IntechOpen © CIPhotos / iStock
