Candida tropicalis
| Candida tropicalis | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Subdivision: | Saccharomycotina |
| Class: | Saccharomycetes |
| Order: | Saccharomycetales |
| Family: | Saccharomycetaceae |
| Genus: | Candida |
| Species: | C. tropicalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Candida tropicalis Berkhout, 1923[1] | |
Candida tropicalis is a species of yeast in the genus Candida. It is a common pathogen.[2]
Recent research (as of September 2016) suggests that Candida tropicalis, working synergistically with Escherichia coli and Serratia marcescens, may cause or contribute to Crohn's disease.[3] [4]
Uses
Candida tropicalis can be used to produce biodiesel from olive trees.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ Berkhout, De Schimmelgesl. Monilia, Oidium, Oospora en Torula, Disset. Ultrecht: 44 (1923)
- ↑ Mastromarino, Paola; Vitali, Beatrice; Mosca, Luciana (2013). "Bacterial vaginosis: a review on clinical trials with probiotics" (PDF). New Microbiologica. 36: 229–238. PMID 23912864.
- ↑ http://www.livescience.com/56334-gut-fungus-suspected-in-crohns-disease.html
- ↑ Hoarau, G; Gower-Rousseau, C; Hager, C (2016). "Bacteriome and Mycobiome Interactions Underscore Microbial Dysbiosis in Familial Crohn's Disease". mBio. 7: 1–11. PMID 27651359.
- ↑ http://www.livestrong.com/article/246694-types-of-candida
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