ABSTRACT Oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC) is the most prevalent oral infection in immunocompromised patients, primarily associated with Candida albicans.Increasing evidence points to a significant role of mucosal bacteria on the transition of C.albicans from commensal to pathogenic.In this work, we hypothesized that changes in the abundance or compo
Introduction.When a rockfill dam with a concrete face is constructed on the earth foundation, its seepage control facility is complemented by a cutoff wall and an apron.Together they represent a complicated integrated seepage control facility.The performance of an here integrated seepage control facility gains relevance, which is proven by the expe
Propolis is a resinous product collected by bees from plant exudates to protect and maintain hive homeostasis.Propolis has been used therapeutically for centuries as folk medicine.Modern research investigating the diversity of the chemical composition and plant sources, biological activity, extraction processes, analytical methods, and therapeutic
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