Pathogenesis of human mycoses: role of adhesion to host surfaces.

E. Segal*

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Abstract

Adhesion of microorganisms to various mucosal surfaces appears to be essential for initiating infection. The role of adhesion to host surfaces in pathogenesis of human mycoses, particularly the various manifestations of candidiasis, has been shown experimentally and correlated with epidemiological data.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)344-347
Number of pages4
JournalMicrobiological Sciences
Volume4
Issue number11
StatePublished - Nov 1987

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